MAX CASTILLO NEWS

Recalled ahead of start Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Omaha ahead of his start Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact Castillo most recently logged a scoreless inning at Triple-A on Thursday and he has not made a traditional start since Sept. 15, so it's probably a long shot for Castillo to go deep enough to qualify for the win. He has pitched five or more innings in one of his 11 appearances in the majors this year. Castillo has been effective to the tune of a 2.97 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 30.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Sunday Castillo is expected to start Sunday's game against the Mariners, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sept. 7, and he's posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 9.1 innings over three appearances following his demotion. He tossed a scoreless inning against Iowa on Thursday, so it's not yet clear whether he'll face any restrictions during Sunday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snider's return and Castillo's demotion first sign KC Royals will have revolving door The Royals sent Max Castillo down to the minors two days after he made a strong start in the big leagues.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back to Triple-A Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact It seemed that Castillo had earned a spot in the rotation, but Thursday's outing against the Rays was apparently just a spot start. The rookie right-hander has a 2.53 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 21.1 innings across his six MLB appearances of two or more innings.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Castillo Had a Solid Debut With the Royals In his first start as a member of the Royals, Castillo made a good first impression.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Takes loss in KC debut Castillo (0-1) took the loss against Tampa Bay on Thursday, pitching five innings and allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out three batters.

Impact Castillo was sent to the minors after the Royals acquired him in a trade with Toronto on Aug. 2, but he made only two starts before Kansas City called him up. Though he took the loss Thursday, the right-hander pitched well, throwing 48 of 69 pitches for strikes and keeping the Rays off the scoreboard after Yandy Diaz tagged him for a leadoff homer in the first inning. Given his success in the outing, Castillo will likely get more turns in the rotation for a Kansas City team that is already looking ahead to next season.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, gets starting nod The Royals recalled Castillo from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. He'll start the Royals' series opener at Tampa Bay.

Impact Castillo will fill the vacancy in the rotation that was created when manager Mike Matheny moved Brad Keller to the bullpen Wednesday. One of two prospects the Royals acquired from the Blue Jays in the deadline deal that sent Whit Merrifield to Toronto, Castillo will be joining the Royals for the first time after he allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks in 3.2 innings over his initial two outings at Omaha. He performed far better in nine appearances (two starts) at the big-league level with Toronto earlier this season, turning in a 3.05 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB across 20.2 innings. Unless he flops badly Thursday, Castillo is likely to make multiple turns through the rotation as the Royals look to assess whether he fits into their long-term nucleus.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Royals in Merrifield deal Castillo was traded from the Blue Jays to the Royals on Tuesday along with Samad Taylor in exchange for Whit Merrifield, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact This trade came in right at the deadline, and it's probably a mildly good development for Castillo's fantasy value. He emerged as a significant prospect this season, logging a 1.92 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 56.1 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. Castillo also logged a 3.05 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB in 20.2 innings in the majors, working as both a starter and a reliever. It should be easier for him to crack Kansas City's rotation in the coming weeks/months. His ability to turn a big-league lineup over multiple times will be put to the test.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact The 23-year-old made a pair of starts ahead of the All-Star break but moved to the bullpen over the last week since Yusei Kikuchi is now back to full health. Castillo struck out one in two scoreless innings over his last two relief appearances but will head to the minors after Trent Thornton was recalled Saturday. Castillo will likely be used as a starter in the minors, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in 'pen Castillo struck out one and issued a walk in a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Castillo had made two turns through the rotation as the Blue Jays' No. 5 starter heading into the All-Star break, but he was moved to the bullpen in advance of Yusei Kikuchi's (neck) return from the 15-day injured list Thursday. The rookie right-hander will likely be ticketed for lower-leverage work in relief, at least initially.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three over three Castillo gave up three earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out one over three innings in a 6-5 extra-inning win over the Royals on Saturday. He did not factor into...

Impact Castillo made the second major league start of his career for the depleted Blue Jays rotation. He lasted three innings on 53 pitches before the Blue Jays turned to six relievers to get them through the rest of the game. Castillo has been thrust into a rotation spot due to injuries to Hyun-Jin Ryu (Tommy John) and Yusei Kikuchi (neck strain), and his future role with the club is uncertain going into the All-Star break. After firing manager Charlie Montoyo earlier this week, the Blue Jays have made it clear that they are in win-now mode and could look to acquire a starting pitcher before the trade deadline.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Castillo K's Edward Olivares | 07/16/2022 Max Castillo strikes out Edward Olivares swinging for the final out in the top of the 1st inning

JULY 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Starting Saturday Castillo is starting Saturday's game against the Royals, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castillo made his first major-league start Sunday against Seattle and allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out three in 4.1 innings. He'll make at least one more turn through the rotation during Saturday's matchup against the shorthanded Royals.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in spot start Castillo allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Castillo performed well despite pitching on two days rest after his relief outing July 7. He allowed a solo home run to Carlos Santana in the second inning, and the Mariners were able to scrape together two more runs in the fifth after an error by Vladimir Guerrero. This was Castillo's longest outing in the majors this year, and he may be a candidate to stretch out as a starter with Yusei Kikuchi (neck) out. Castillo owns a 2.30 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 18:3 K:BB across 15.2 major-league innings. The Blue Jays' fifth-starter spot comes up in the rotation next weekend in a home series against the Royals.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Castillo strikes out three | 07/10/2022 Max Castillo strikes out three batters while allowing three runs (one earned) in his 4 1/3 innings vs. the Mariners

JULY 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Starting Sunday Castillo will start Sunday's game at Seattle.

Impact Castillo was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday and allowed one run over three innings in relief that same day, and he'll be back on the mound for Sunday's series finale against the Mariners. The right-hander is unlikely to have a large workload Sunday, given that he'll be pitching on two days rest.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Castillo strikes out five | 07/07/2022 Max Castillo hurls three solid innings in relief for the Blue Jays, allowing one run on one hit and striking out five

JULY 8, 2022 • MLB.COM

Back in Toronto Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact Castillo has made four appearances out of the bullpen with the Blue Jays this season and has maintained a strong 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB across 8.1 innings. He's served as a starter at times with Buffalo this season, throwing as many as seven innings in an outing. That could make him a candidate to take over the rotation spot of Yusei Kikuchi (neck), who was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down following matinee Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo following the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Impact Castillo served as a multi-inning reliever for the Blue Jays after joining the major-league club in mid-June, and he struck out nine while allowing two runs, four hits and two walks in seven innings over his last three outings. However, he'll head back to the minors after Thomas Hatch was recalled to start the second game of Saturday's twin bill.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excelling in multi-inning role Castillo struck out one and gave up one hit and no walks over two scoreless innings out of the bullpen Friday in the Blue Jays' 9-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Since yielding two solo home runs in his MLB debut July 19, Castillo has been highly impressive in his subsequent two appearances out of the bullpen. Before blanking the Rays on Friday, Castillo struck out seven over four scoreless innings to save the Toronto bullpen in a 5-4 loss to Milwaukee on June 25. The Blue Jays are likely still planning on developing the 23-year-old right-hander as a starter, but he's expected to continue working out of the bullpen unless injuries test the depth of the big-league rotation.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Castillo's seven strikeouts | 06/25/2022 Max Castillo tosses four scoreless innings in his relief appearance against the Brewers, striking out seven batters while allowing one hit

JUNE 26, 2022 • MLB.COM