KERVIN CASTRO NEWS

Cut loose by Detroit The Tigers released Castro (elbow) on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Castro is expected to be sidelined until the second half of the 2024 season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent in June. The 24-year-old previously had the same surgery in 2017, which may have factored into the Tigers' decision to move on from the right-hander. Castro made 20 appearances in the big leagues between the 2021 and 2022 seasons but had pitched exclusively for the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate in Toledo in 2023 before having surgery.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Tommy John surgery The Tigers announced Wednesday that Castro recently underwent Tommy John surgery to address a right elbow sprain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The Tommy John procedure is the second of Castro's career, as he previously had the surgery in 2017. After failing to win a spot in the Tigers' Opening Day bullpen, Castro began the 2023 campaign at Triple-a Toledo and made nine appearances before being placed on the affiliate's 7-day injured list with a previously undisclosed injury. He was later moved to the 60-day IL and is now likely to be facing a 12-to-14-month recovery after undergoing the reconstructive revision surgery on his UCL.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Castro was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Castro will head back to Iowa after getting called up Aug. 3. While in the big leagues, the 23-year-old allowed seven runs on seven hits and five walks while striking out four over 7.2 innings in six appearances. Javier Assad was called up from Triple-A to replace him on the roster and start Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in team debut Castro (0-1) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks across an inning of relief to take the loss in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He struck out one.

Impact Making his team debut after being claimed off waivers Tuesday, Castro worked the seventh inning and ran into some trouble. After allowing a single and a walk to start the frame, he induced a Nolan Arenado double play ground out. However, Castro followed that with another walk, then allowed a three-run home run to Tyler O'Neill. With the Cubs trading David Robertson, Mychal Givens and Scott Effross before Tuesday's deadline, Castro should be able to carve out a bullpen role in Chicago, though he's unlikely to have much fantasy value.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league club Castro was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old was recently claimed off waivers by the Cubs and will quickly join the major-league roster with David Robertson, Mychal Givens and Scott Effross traded ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Castro appeared in only two games for San Francisco this year before being DFA'd but didn't allow an earned run over 13.1 frames last season, and the Chicago's trade departures leave most of the bullpen jobs wide open.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sahadev Sharma: After claiming him off waivers from the Giants... - The Athletic After claiming him off waivers from the Giants yesterday, the Cubs have recalled RHP Kervin Castro from Iowa. No corresponding move necessar...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Claimed by Cubs The Cubs claimed Castro off waivers from the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Shortly after optioning Castro to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, the Giants designated him for assignment, but the Cubs swooped in to add the right-hander to their 40-man roster. It's not immediately clear if the Cubs plan to add Castro to the 26-man active roster, but they have some openings in the bullpen after moving David Robertson, Scott Effross and Mychal Givens ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Castro was designated for assignment Monday by the Giants, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Castro did not allow an earned run in 13.1 big-league innings last season, but he has had a rough go of it both with the Giants and at Triple-A Sacramento this year, so the Giants took him off their 40-man roster.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned Sunday Castro was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Castro allowed five runs in 1.2 innings during two appearances with the Giants. Alex Cobb (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big-league club Castro was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old missed out on San Francisco's Opening Day roster but will now receive a big-league opportunity with Zack Littell (undisclosed) placed on the injured list. Castro made his MLB debut last year with 10 appearances and had didn't allow an earned run with a 13:4 K:BB over 13.1 innings.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Sunday Castro was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castro was reportedly a favorite to earn a spot in the Giants' bullpen as a bulk reliever, but he'll ultimately begin the year in the minors. The right-hander was effective during the 2021 campaign, posting a 2.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 44 innings across 30 appearances at the Triple-A level before tossing 13.1 scoreless innings across his first 10 big-league appearances. As long as those strong results continue in Sacramento in 2022, it wouldn't be surprising to see him rejoin the Giants at some point.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has edge for roster spot Castro is viewed as a favorite to earn a bullpen spot on the Giants' Opening Day roster, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Castro has allowed one run on four hits and five walks while striking out eight in 4.1 innings through three Cactus League games. That one run came Saturday versus the Dodgers. The right-hander is an option for a bulk relief role -- he logged 13.1 innings without allowing an earned run in 10 appearances last season. He also went 6-1 with a 2.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 44 innings with Triple-A Sacramento in 2021, so the 23-year-old should be a good fit for a major-league bullpen without many defined roles.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Castro (1-1) allowed an unearned run on one walk and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss Saturday versus San Diego.

Impact This was the first run Castro has allowed in the majors, although it was surrendered when Jake Cronenworth doubled home the initial runner in the 10th inning off Jarlin Garcia. Castro's spotless ERA remains intact, and he has a 1.11 WHIP with a 12:2 K:BB across 12.2 innings so far. While he hasn't recorded a save or a hold, the 22-year-old has found modest success in his first taste of big-league action.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first big-league win Castro (1-0) allowed a hit and struck out two in two innings to earn the win Friday over Colorado.

Impact Alex Wood pitched four innings as the starter Friday and left with the game tied, while San Francisco took the lead once Castro was on the mound. The 22-year-old has been excellent in 9.1 scoreless innings to begin his major-league career. He's allowed nine hits and struck out eight without walking a batter. The right-hander will eventually falter given a .310 BABIP, but for now, he's quickly built trust with manager Gabe Kapler to pitch in close contests.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start to big-league career Castro has pitched six scoreless innings to begin his major-league career.

Impact Castro was recalled Sept. 6, and he's pitched in four games since joining the big-league roster. He's allowed eight hits, but he has yet to walk a batter while striking out three in his six innings. The 22-year-old was solid with a 2.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 44 innings with Triple-A Sacramento, and that's translated to success in a low-leverage role for the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants call up impressive young Castro DENVER -- Back in Spring Training, Giants manager Gabe Kapler had high praise for pitching prospect Kervin Castro, who stood out for the pac...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Recalled by Giants Castro was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Castro had a strong start to the season at Triple-A Sacramento and posted a 2.86 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 44 innings across 30 starts with the minor-league club. He'll be available to make his big-league debut out of the Giants' bullpen but should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Really impressive' Castro a spring standout Kervin Castro can pinpoint the exact day his pitching career officially began: Dec. 24, 2014. At 15, Castro viewed himself primarily as a ca...

MARCH 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Núñez 'impactful as anyone' behind scenes In November, the Giants added four promising prospects to their 40-man roster: outfielder Alexander Canario and right-handers Camilo Doval,...

MARCH 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Optioned to minors The Giants optioned Castro to their minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Though he was added to the 40-man roster during the offseason, Castro didn't warrant much consideration for a spot on the Giants' Opening Day squad since he has yet to make an appearance above the rookie-ball level. He'll presumably open the 2021 campaign at Low-A San Jose or High-A Eugene.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What you might have missed in the second week of Giants camp Marco Luciano is set to start on Tuesday against the Dodgers, Dedniel Núñez and Kervin Castro are opening eyes, and much more.

MARCH 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM