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Dealing with back issue Del Castillo was placed on Triple-A Reno's 7-day injured list Friday due to lower back discomfort, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact Del Castillo spent over two months on the injured list to start the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury, but just 10 days after being reinstated, Del Castillo is back on the shelf due to a back injury. While the injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue, he'll be sidelined for at least one week.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up big in Triple-A debut Del Castillo (shoulder) was reinstated from Triple-A Reno's 7-day injured list Tuesday and went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and an additional run in a 15-9 loss to Sugar Land...

Impact Del Castillo served as the designated hitter in his season debut for Reno, and he'll likely remain limited to a non-defensive role for at least a few more games while he looks to regain full strength in his throwing shoulder. The young backstop was diagnosed with a strained right shoulder late in spring training and made all 13 of his rehab appearances as a DH once he was cleared to begin an assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 20. Del Castillo posted an .893 OPS in 87 plate appearances in the majors a season ago, but he's unlikely to warrant serious consideration for a call-up to Arizona until he's catching again.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Del Castillo (shoulder) served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored for the ACL Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact Del Castillo began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League as he works back from a shoulder strain that idled him for nearly two months. He emerged as a prospect in 2024 at Triple-A Reno and acquitted himself well in a cup of coffee in the majors. The view is that Del Castillo needs to improve defensively, but the bat could play in the majors. Once ready, he's expected to be assigned to Reno.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Del Castillo (shoulder) served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored for the ACL Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact Del Castillo began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League as he works back from a shoulder strain that idled him for nearly two months. He emerged as a prospect in 2024 at Triple-A Reno and acquitted himself well in a cup of coffee in the majors. The view is that Del Castillo needs improvement in some areas behind the plate, but the bat could play in the majors. Once ready, he's expected to be assigned to Reno.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts throwing, rehab coming Del Castillo (shoulder) has begun a throwing program, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact If all goes well, the Diamondbacks plan to have Del Castillo begin a rehab stint in the complex league next week. He hurt the shoulder in late March and was expected to miss at least one month.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL Del Castillo (undisclosed) was placed on Triple-A Reno's 7-day injured list Saturday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what injury Del Castillo is working through, but his placement on the 7-day IL means he'll be out of action until at least April 5. Del Castillo was unable to crack the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster after losing to Jose Herrera for backup duties behind Gabriel Moreno during spring training.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Del Castillo missed out on Arizona's Opening Day roster after going 3-for-24 with 12 strikeouts in nine spring games. The 25-year-old could still see the big leagues at some point this season but isn't likely to see much playing time if Gabriel Moreno stays healthy.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hot-hitting catcher Adrian Del Castillo focused on throwing at Arizona Diamondbacks camp After teams ran wild on him last season, Diamondbacks catcher Adrian Del Castillo is focused on improving his throws from behind the plate.

MARCH 4, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Back at catcher Friday Del Castillo (arm) will make his first start this spring at catcher Friday against the Royals.

Impact Del Castillo's first two Cactus League starts were at designated hitter as he worked his way back from some right arm fatigue, but he's now fully cleared. The young backstop is competing for the Diamondbacks' backup catcher job behind Gabriel Moreno.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with arm fatigue Del Castillo will be limited to designated hitter duty initially in Cactus League play due to right arm fatigue, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The injury does not appear to be a long-term concern, as the Diamondbacks expect Del Castillo to be ready to catch in games by early March. Del Castillo is competing for the backup catcher job behind Gabriel Moreno.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

AUGUST 24, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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