Report: Twins agree to deal with former star Stanford catcher

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Former Castro Valley High and Stanford star Jason Castro appears to have found a new home.

After six seasons with the Astros, the 29-year-old catcher has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, according to multiple national reports.

The deal is reportedly worth $24.5 million, according to Yahoo Sports. News of the deal was first reported by Fox Sports.

Castro, the 10th overall pick by the Astros in 2008, fills a big void for the Twins, who lost Kurt Suzuki to free agency and only have John Ryan Murphy as a viable option within the organization.

Not known for his offense, Castro hit just .232/.309/.390 with 114 doubles, 62 home runs and 212 RBI in 617 games over six seasons with the Astros.

Castro attended Stanford from 2006 to 2008. In three seasons, he hit .309 with 26 doubles, 18 home runs and 106 RBI. He graduated from Castro Valley High School in 2005.

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