MIGUEL CASTRO NEWS

Tatis' tiebreaking slam in 7th sends Padres past Mets 7-3

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning and Manny Machado followed with a home run as San Diego’s high-priced superstars powered the Padres past the N...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets' deGrom leaves with flexor tendinitis in win vs Padres

Jacob deGrom was pulled from a do-it-all gem with right flexor tendinitis but says he isn't troubled by the diagnosis that clouded the New York Mets' 3-2 victory over the San Diego...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with neck stiffness Castro left Friday's game against the Padres with a stiff neck, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact He gave up two runs on two hits and a walk while recording one out via a strikeout before exiting. It's unclear if he is day-to-day or if he could end up on the injured list.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman wins 2nd in row, leads Mets over Padres 6-2

Marcus Stroman pitched six-plus strong innings and doubled in a run to lead the New York Mets past the San Diego Padres 6-2

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches win Castro (2-1) pitched two scoreless innings and allowed just one walk, earning the win Wednesday versus Arizona.

Impact Castro kept Arizona off the board in the seventh and eighth innings. Pete Alonso put the Mets ahead in the top of the ninth, and Edwin Diaz converted the save. Castro owns a 2.66 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB across 23.2 innings. He's collected four holds and two blown saves in 22 outings -- the right-hander will be in the mix for some high-leverage work.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor scores winning run in 9th, Mets beat D-backs 7-6

Pete Alonso scored Francisco Lindor with a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, James McCann homered and drove in four, and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez expected to start for the Rockies against Mets

The Mets will roll out Marcus Stroman to the mound Thursday and the Rockies will give German Marquez the start

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win Tuesday Castro (1-1) picked up the win Tuesday against the Rockies, striking out four over two scoreless innings while walking one.

Impact The right-hander was the first pitcher out of the bullpen after Jacob deGrom got the hook following five strong innings in his return to the rotation, and Castro was rewarded for his dominant effort when the Mets took the lead for good in the sixth. On the season, the 26-year-old has three holds in addition to his win with a 2.79 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB through 19.1 innings.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marquez scheduled to start for Rockies at Mets

The Mets are expected to send Marcus Stroman to the mound Wednesday and the Rockies will give German Marquez the start

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets get successful return from deGrom, beat Rockies 3-1

Jacob deGrom struck out nine in a successful return from the injured list and Tomás Nido hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning to send the depleted New York Mets pas...

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works clean inning in bullpen game Castro started and struck out a batter in a perfect first inning Tuesday in the Mets' 4-3 win over Atlanta. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Rather than summoning a starter from Triple-A Syracuse to aid a banged-up rotation, the Mets opted for a bullpen game Tuesday. Castro was the first of seven pitchers to work Tuesday, getting through the opening inning unscathed before Tommy Hunter took over. Castro has posted a 3.14 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across 14.1 innings over his 15 appearances on the season.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay hosts New York, aims to build on Glasnow's solid outing

Tampa Bay looks to follow up a strong showing by Friday starter Tyler Glasnow

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with loss Friday Castro (0-1) allowed a run on one hit and two walks in one-third of an inning to take the loss Friday against Tampa Bay.

Impact Castro got Yandy Diaz to fly out to start the ninth inning, but he allowed the next three batters to get aboard. Reliever Aaron Loup entered the game and allowed a walkoff single to Brett Phillips, with the decisive run charged to Castro. Through 13.1 innings, Castro has a 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 20:8 K:BB and two holds in 14 appearances. The hard-throwing righty has been reasonably effective in a versatile role, although he's not likely to challenge Edwin Diaz for saves.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak

Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets’ seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight

Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York b...

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets' deGrom exits early in return from right lat issue

Mets ace Jacob deGrom pulled himself from a game Sunday with tightness on his right side after throwing two warm-up pitches before the sixth inning

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-decision Wednesday Castro tossed a scoreless inning in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, giving up one hit and one walk while fanning one. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact As expected, Castro worked as the opener in the second half of the twin bill but only tossed 22 pitches (11 strikes) and didn't return for the second inning. Castro bounced back in this one, as he had allowed three runs (two earned) in his previous appearance. That was a small bump on the road for the right-hander, however, as the 26-year-old hasn't allowed runs in six of his last seven outings.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Cardinals 7-2 for split after 4-1 loss in opener

Tomás Nido hit a two-run homer and Jonathan Villar added a solo shot and an RBI single, powering the New York Mets over the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 for a doubleheader split

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets ball for Game 2 of twin bill Castro is scheduled to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mets are still making Castro available out of the bullpen behind starter Marcus Stroman for the first game of the twin bill, suggesting that manager Luis Rojas is planning to use Castro as more of an opener for the nightcap than a traditional starter. Castro hasn't topped 31 pitches or recorded more than five outs in any of his 10 appearances this season, so he shouldn't be expected to work more than two innings in the second game before his night is over. Jordan Yamamoto and Sean Reid-Foley represent logical options to serve as a bulk reliever in Game 2, if the Mets decide to go that route.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets-Cardinals game rained out, doubleheader Wednesday

The scheduled game between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals was postponed because of rain

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday's game postponed Castro won't start Tuesday at St. Louis since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was set to start a bullpen game after Jacob deGrom (lat) was a late scratch, but the game ended up being postponed. Castro may not end up receiving a starting opportunity, as the Mets will have some extra time to square away the pitching staff. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday with Marcus Stroman starting the matinee, while the starter for the nightcap remains up in the air.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets scratch deGrom because of tightness on right side

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night’s scheduled start against St. Louis because he was having trouble getting loose as he started to stretch ahead of hi...

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting on short notice Tuesday Castro will start a bullpen game for the Mets on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Jacob deGrom was a late scratch due to side tightness, so it will be all hands on deck out of the Mets' bullpen. This will be Castro's first start since July 15, 2018, and his season high is 1.2 innings back on April 13, so it's highly unlikely he logs more than a couple frames.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso, Mets top Phillies 8-7 after replay reversal

Pete Alonso capped New York’s six-run eighth inning with a three-run double, and the Mets used a defensive meltdown by Philadelphia and a replay reversal to beat the Phillies 8-7

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies LHP Alvarado suspended 3 games for dustup with Mets

Philadelphia Phillies reliever José Alvarado has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball for inciting a bench-clearing dustup with the New York Mets

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS