LUIS CASTILLO NEWS

Season debut coming Monday Castillo (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Monday against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old made his final rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, and he'll remain on a five-day pitching schedule while coming off the injured list. Castillo threw 76 pitches across 4.1 frames in that outing, so any workload limitations should be minor despite it being his first start of 2022.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set for season debut Monday Manager David Bell said Castillo (shoulder) is "penciled in" to return from the 10-day injured list to start in the Reds' series opener Monday against the Brewers in Cincinnati, C....

Impact Castillo will likely be confirmed to make his season debut Monday once he completes a bullpen session over the weekend. Bell's comments on the right-hander's upcoming return came shortly after Castillo dominated in his third minor-league rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Louisville. He worked 4.1 innings and tossed 76 pitches (48 strikes) in the outing, striking out seven while giving up zero runs on three hits and two walks. Castillo should be in line for about a 90-to-100-pitch workload when he returns from the IL next week.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in third rehab start Castillo (shoulder) made his third rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Louisville, striking out seven over 4.1 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and two walks.

Impact Castillo tossed 48 of his 76 pitches for strikes in the start and generally steered clear of trouble during the afternoon. Given his workload and how effectively he pitched Wednesday, Castillo is likely to come off the 10-day injured list to make his next start with the Reds. He tentatively lines up to start Monday's series opener against the Brewers in Cincinnati, though it's possible the Reds extend him an extra day of rest before clearing him for his season debut.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Needs two more rehab starts Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Castillo (shoulder) will require two more rehab starts in the minors before returning from the 10-day injured list, Bobby Nightengale of T...

Impact Castillo made his first rehab appearance Sunday with High-A Dayton, giving up an earned run on two hits and three walks while striking out four over 2.1 innings. After Castillo tossed 48 pitches in that outing, the Reds are targeting 60-to-65 pitches or four innings for him in his second rehab start, which will come Friday with Triple-A Louisville, according to Nightengale. Assuming he remains on a normal four days' rest schedule following his second and third rehab starts, Castillo would tentatively line up to make his season debut with the big club May 9 versus the Brewers in Cincinnati.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modest results in rehab start Castillo (shoulder) tossed 2.1 innings Sunday in his rehab start for High-A Dayton, giving up one earned run on two hits and three walks while striking out four.

Impact Castillo needed 48 pitches to retire seven of the 11 batters he faced in his first game action at any level since spring training. He pumped in 27 of his pitches for strikes Sunday, and the Reds will likely want to see him show improved efficiency while simultaneously upping his pitch count in his next rehab start. Castillo could move up to Triple-A Louisville for that outing, which would likely be his last before he comes off the 10-day injured list and slots into the Cincinnati rotation.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Castillo pleased with rehab start with Dragons Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo counted his first rehab assignment a success after striking out four in 2 1/3 innings with the Dayton Dr...

APRIL 24, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Making rehab start Sunday Castillo (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 29-year-old threw 35 pitches during live batting practice Tuesday, and the next step in his rehab will be pitching in minor-league games. Castillo is expected to report to Triple-A Lousiville or High-A Dayton and be limited to about 50 pitches. He'll likely require two additional rehab starts after Sunday before returning from the injured list.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another live BP session planned Castillo (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday and will have another such session on Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Castillo doesn't yet have a schedule set to go on a rehab assignment, but it might occur shortly after Tuesday's session if all goes well. Given that Castillo hasn't pitched in any game action yet, he's likely going to need multiple rehab starts before getting activated.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another step toward return Castillo (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castillo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and responded well, so he'll now progress to the next step of his throwing program. Assuming he continues to pitch without pain, Castillo should go on a rehab assignment soon and could return by late April or early May.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Responds well to bullpen session Reds manager David Bell said that Castillo (shoulder) checked out fine after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castillo is scheduled to throw live batting practice this weekend in Los Angeles at some point during the Reds' four-game series with the Dodgers. If all goes well, Castillo could be sent out on a brief minor-league rehab assignment thereafter. Castillo looks on track to return from the injured list at some point in late April or early May.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session coming this weekend Reds manager David Bell said Castillo (shoulder) will play catch Thursday and is likely to throw a bullpen session over the weekend, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cincinnati officially moved Castillo to the 10-day injured list Thursday, but the right-hander doesn't look like he'll reside there for a lengthy period to open the season. Though Castillo isn't on pace to make it back on the active roster in the minimum 10 days, Bell said that the Reds are optimistic the 29-year-old will be ready to go by late April. While Castillo and Mike Minor are on the IL, top prospects Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo will hold down spots at the back end of the rotation.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially hits injured list Castillo (shoulder) landed on the injured list as expected Thursday.

Impact The move had been reported back in late March, as Castillo has been delayed by a sore shoulder throughout the spring. His absence isn't expected to be a long one, as he's expected back in mid-to-late April, though he'll be on a pitch count for his first start or two.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mid-to-late April return Reds manager David Bell said that Castillo (shoulder) will be aiming to return by mid-to-late April, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Bell further said that Castillo will probably be limited to 3-to-4 innings when he ultimately returns. The same holds true for teammate Mike Minor. That means that for our purposes, Castillo will be difficult to activate until May.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will open on injured list Castillo (shoulder) will open the season on the injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Castillo has been battling shoulder soreness this spring. Reports from last week indicated that he might have a tough time getting ready by Opening Day, and that's now been officially confirmed. He's been going through a throwing progression and is expected to return sometime in April, but he'll miss at least a turn or two in the rotation to start the year. His absence, as well as the absence of Mike Minor (shoulder), could give rookies Hunter Greene or Nick Lodolo the chance to break camp in the rotation.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration with Reds Castillo (shoulder) signed a one-year, $7.35 million contract with the Reds on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castillo is entering his penultimate year of arbitration eligibility and was able to agreed with Cincinnati on a figure for 2022. However, that's the minor news of the day, as it was reported earlier Tuesday that the right-hander is dealing with shoulder soreness and may not be ready for the start of the season. Castillo recently advanced to long toss and will need to get back a mound before there's a firm idea of when he'll be cleared for game action.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Castillo (shoulder) likely won't be ready for opener Reds right-hander Luis Castillo may not be ready for Opening Day due to a sore shoulder, manager David Bell said on Tuesday. Castillo was...

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

May miss Opening Day Castillo has been slowed by shoulder soreness this spring and may miss the start of the season, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castillo's arrival at camp was delayed slightly by a family issue, and the shoulder troubles pushed back his throwing progression even further. He's advanced to long toss and appears to be trending in the right direction, but it's likely he misses at least a start or two at the beginning of the regular season.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not getting traded Reds GM Nick Krall said that Castillo will not be traded at this time, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Krall also said that fellow rotation-mate Tyler Mahle would not be traded. We'll see if it's just a question of whether the Reds could find the right market for Castillo, or if they truly intend to hold on to him for a while.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes it to camp Castillo (personal) arrived at camp Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Castillo's arrival was delayed slightly by a family issue. The delay probably wasn't significant enough to meaningfully affect his preparation for the season.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late camp arrival Castillo will arrive to camp late due to a flight/family issue, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The report didn't say when Castillo would report. Castillo's situation could be similar to the Phillies' Ranger Suarez, who will be delayed by visa issues. With the shortened spring training, that might limit Castillo's innings early in the season if the delay is significant.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Rodón? Luis Castillo? Analyzing rotation candidates for the Mets The team that signs Rodón has to have robust backup options in place, as he’s unlikely to throw 160 innings in a given season.

MARCH 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB trade scenarios: Jim Bowden evaluates your proposals for Matt Olson, Bryan Reynolds, Luis Castillo and more Which big names will be traded after the MLB lockout ends? A former GM weighs in on 18 theoretical deals submitted by subscribers.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Frontrunner for Possible Luis Castillo Trade Emerges As the MLB offseason continues, the latest rumors point to teams calling the Cincinnati Reds about right-handed starting pitcher Luis Castil...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Dodgers mailbag, Part 2: Trade options, prospects, the rotation and more How is Dustin May's rehab going? Should Luis Castillo be a trade target? More Mookie Betts at second base? Plus, more pressing questions.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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