ADRIAN DEL CASTILLO NEWS

Optioned to Reno Arizona optioned Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact With top catcher Gabriel Moreno returning from the 10-day injured list Sunday, the Diamondbacks will roll with Jose Herrera as the No. 2 backstop. Del Castillo is slashing .313/.368/.525 over 87 major-league plate appearances this season, but he'll have an everyday role in Reno for the tail end of the Triple-A season. The move makes room on the Diamondbacks' 28-man roster for right-hander Scott McGough.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench, likely to lose work Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact With a left-hander (DL Hall) starting for the Brewers, the left-handed-hitting Del Castillo will head to the bench while Jose Herrera gets the nod behind the plate. Though Del Castillo had typically been seeing most of the starts against right-handed pitching since he was promoted from Triple-A Reno on Aug. 6, he and Herrera are both likely to see their opportunities diminish over the final two weeks of the season after Arizona reinstated top backstop Gabriel Moreno (adductor) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. Moreno could draw back into the lineup as soon as Monday in Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Friday Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Del Castillo will give way to Jose Herrera for the fourth time in six games. Although two of those occurrences came against left-handed pitching, the Brewers are starting right-hander Freddy Peralta, which likely indicates that Del Castillo's playing time is trending downward.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pops homer in win Del Castillo went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 14-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact After the Rangers plated two runs in the top of the fifth inning, Del Castillo responded immediately with a three-run blast. He continues to split time behind the dish with Jose Herrera until Gabriel Moreno (thigh) is ready to return. The injured Moreno ramped up his activity this week, and the Diamondbacks are hoping for his return by mid month. After an explosive debut to his MLB career -- three homers, 14 RBI over 48 at-bats -- Del Castillo has cooled off and entered Wednesday's contest hitting .130 (3-for-23) over the previous eight games.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time slipping Del Castillo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Del Castillo has now started just two of the last six contests for the Diamondbacks. They've faced three lefties over that stretch, but the left-handed hitting Del Castillo has also been out of the lineup twice versus righties, including on Tuesday against Nathan Eovaldi. Jose Herrera will catch and bat ninth for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Del Castillo isn't in Arizona's lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

Impact With Yusei Kikuchi slated to throw the first pitch for Houston, the lefty-hitting Del Castillo will retreat to the bench Saturday. Jose Herrera (head) will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Del Castillo is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

Impact The lefty-hitting Del Castillo will begin Friday's contest in the dugout with Houston sending southpaw Framber Valdez to the mound. Since being called up to the big club Aug. 6, Del Castillo is slashing .277/.347/.446 with three home runs and 14 RBI across 72 plate appearances. Jose Herrera will start behind home plate and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Del Castillo will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with each of those absences coming against left-handed pitchers. The rookie backstop still appears to be locked into the strong side of a platoon with Jose Herrera while top catcher Gabriel Moreno (adductor) is on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Friday Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The Diamondbacks are facing a left-handed pitcher (Clayton Kershaw) for the third time in four games, meaning the lefty-hitting Del Castillo will give way to Jose Herrera behind the plate. In 15 games with the D-Backs, Del Castillo is slashing .347/.418/.571 with three homers, 14 RBI and nine runs.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Castillo is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact The Mets are starting a southpaw (David Peterson) for the second time in the series and the left-handed hitting Castillo has been on the bench both times. Switch hitter Jose Herrera will handle catching duties for the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Del Castillo does not have the start behind the plate Tuesday with left-hander Sean Manaea out on the mound for the Mets. Del Castillo has just one start against a left-hander, but does have a 1.000 OPS in a small sample size of 11 plate appearances against southpaws. Jose Herrera has the start behind the dish Tuesday for Arizona, batting ninth.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Saturday Del Castillo is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Boston.

Impact Del Castillo went 1-for-5 with one run scored in Friday's 12-2 win over the Red Sox. Since being called up from Triple-A Reno in early August, Del Castillo is slashing .341/.400/.610 with seven runs scored, three home runs and 14 RBI across 45 plate appearances. Jose Herrera will bat ninth and catch for Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gets a breather Saturday Del Castillo is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Boston.

Impact Del Castillo went 1-for-5 with one run scored in Friday's 12-2 win over the Red Sox. Since being called up from Triple-A Reno in early August, Del Castillo is slashing .341/.400/.610 with seven runs scored, three home runs and 14 RBI across 45 plate appearances. Jose Herrera will bat ninth and catch for Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Del Castillo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Miami.

Impact Del Castillo cracked a grand slam and drove in six runs in the series opener versus the Marlins on Monday, but he'll receive some rest a day later. Jose Herrera will do the catching for the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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AUGUST 20 • SACBEE.COM

Plates six in win Del Castillo went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a two-RBI single during Monday's 9-6 win over the Marlins.

Impact Del Castillo's excellent rookie campaign got even better Monday, as he delivered his first career grand slam as part of a six-RBI day. The 24-year-old has homered in back-to-back games and is slashing .333/.405/.668 through 37 plate appearances. Del Castillo has been working on the strong side of a platoon with Ivan Herrera behind the dish, and with Gabriel Moreno (adductor) not close to returning, Del Castillo should continue to see plenty of catching work.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Adrian Del Castillo has 6 RBIs, D-backs overpower Marlins Rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo, a Miami native playing his first pro game in his hometown, slugged a grand slam and drove in six runs, l...

AUGUST 20 • THESTATE.COM

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AUGUST 19 • THESTATE.COM

Belts second homer since call up Del Castillo went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Del Castillo's second homer of the season was a clutch three-run shot that tied the game in the ninth, sending it into extras. The catcher was 0-for-4 going into that at-bat, rendering him in a 1-for-16 slump prior to the blast. Del Castillo began his big-league career on fire, going 7-for-12 with three extra-base hits and five RBI. With 24 homers in the minors prior to his call up, Del Castillo has the potential to provide intriguing pop from the catcher position while Gabriel Moreno remains sidelined for the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Getting another start at catcher Del Castillo will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Del Castillo has opened his big-league career on a high note, going 7-for-12 with a home run, two doubles, one walk, five RBI and two runs through his first three games in the majors following his promotion from Triple-A Reno last Tuesday. The lefty-hitting Del Castillo could occupy the strong side of a platoon at catcher with the switch-hitting Jose Herrera while top backstop Gabriel Moreno (adductor) is on the injured list.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

First career homer is walk-off Del Castillo went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional RBI in Friday's 3-2 win against the Phillies.

Impact After collecting his first hit in his debut Wednesday, the 24-year-old catcher topped that act by taking Jeff Hoffman deep to right field for a 416-foot, walk-off solo shot. Del Castillo opened the game's scoring earlier in the first inning with an RBI single to drive home Corbin Carroll. After posting an impressive .319/.403/.608 slash line across 452 appearances at Triple-A Reno, Del Castillo could garner more starts at catcher and designated hitter in Arizona while Gabriel Moreno (groin) is out if he keeps registering performances like this one.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big-league club The Diamondbacks are selecting Del Castillo's contract from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact The 67th overall pick by the Diamondbacks during the 2021 First-Year Player Draft. Del Castillo will receive his first taste of the big leagues as starting catcher Gabriel Moreno (groin) heads to the injured list. Del Castillo has a .319/.403/.608 slash line with 24 homers in 100 games for Reno this season, and he could split playing time behind the plate with Jose Herrera while Moreno is out.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE