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Sitting against righty Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Del Castillo had been included in the lineup at designated hitter or catcher in each of Arizona's last four games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday while the Phillies send righty Andrew Painter to the bump. At least until the Diamondbacks get one or two of Gabriel Moreno (back), Carlos Santana (adductor), Pavin Smith (elbow) and Lourdes Gurriel (knee) back from the injured list, Del Castillo should still have a fairly clear path to a strong-side platoon role.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

First start at catcher Del Castillo went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Del Castillo, who made his first start of the season behind the plate, had a run-scoring single in the first inning, giving him hits in three straight contests. He's in line for more catching work after the Diamondbacks announced an intention to place Gabriel Moreno (back) on the injured list. The organization views Del Castillo's bat as being ahead of his defensive duties, so it's unclear if the plan is to use him as the primary backup to James McCann or reach down to Triple-A Reno for a catcher. Not calling up a third catcher might make it too risky to use Del Castillo as a designated hitter, which is where he made his first three starts before Saturday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Harper homer to lead Phillies over Diamondbacks 4-3 to stop 3-game skid

Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper went deep two pitches later, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Rodríguez beats McLean in WBC rematch, Diamondbacks roll, 7-1

Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final Thursday night, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the New York Mets

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Drives in two in loss Del Castillo started at designated hitter and went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact With two outs and the bases loaded, Del Castillo challenged a called third strike, which was ruled a ball upon review. He didn't waste his second life and delivered a two-run single to right field to knot the game at 2-2. One batter later, Nolan Arenado doubled in the go-ahead run. The lefty batting Del Castillo, who was activated from the injured list Saturday, made his second start in three games since coming off the IL, both as the DH against right-handers.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Del Castillo makes most of second chance with 2-run 1B after successful challenge NEW YORK -- The Mets had gotten themselves out of a big jam when home-plate umpire Brian O'Nora rang up Adrian Del Castillo with two outs an...

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

Makes season debut Del Castillo served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Del Castillo made his season debut, after the Diamondbacks activated him off the IL on Friday. He could get regular turns at DH against right-handers, as was the case Saturday, until Pavin Smith (elbow) is ready to return.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar headed to injured list with fractured right wrist

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list with a fractured right wrist after getting hit with a pitch during Thursday’s 17-2 loss to the Atlanta...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Back from IL Del Castillo (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old opened the season on the injured list due to a calf strain, but he's good to go after a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. Del Castillo seemed to have a decent path to playing time when Pavin Smith (elbow) landed on the IL, but Jose Fernandez made a huge impact in his MLB debut this week and is likely to get his fair amount of chances in the short term.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Diamondbacks into game 2

The Atlanta Braves face the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks host the Braves on 3-game home win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Catches first rehab game Del Castillo (calf) started at catcher and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in a rehab game for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Del Castillo began a rehab assignment Tuesday and will continue it Wednesday, when he's scheduled to serve as the designated hitter for the Aces, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. He was placed on the 10-day injured list March 22, so he could be activated soon if his back-to-back rehab games go well. As a left-handed bat, Del Castillo is an ideal replacement for Pavin Smith (elbow), who landed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers look to stop 3-game losing streak, take on the Diamondbacks

The Detroit Tigers aim to end a three-game skid with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Del Castillo (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Aaron Hughes of SI.com reports.

Impact Del Castillo missed the entirety of Cactus League play with a strained left calf, so this is a big step in his recovery to see some game action. Del Castillo appeared in 44 regular-season games with the Diamondbacks last season and slashed .242/.290/.392 with four home runs, 17 RBI, nine runs scored and an 8:47 BB:K across 131 plate appearances.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks face the Tigers leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to stop 3-game slide, take on the Tigers

The Arizona Diamondbacks head into a matchup against the Detroit Tigers after losing three straight games

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Dodgers try to sweep series against the Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to sweep their three-game series

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Dodgers play the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Moves to IL The Diamondbacks placed Del Castillo on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left calf strain.

Impact Del Castillo was unable to make any Cactus League appearances after straining his left calf shortly before the start of camp, but he made enough progress in his recovery for Arizona to clear him to serve as a designated hitter in a minor-league spring training game earlier this week, per MLB.com. Arizona will likely want Del Castillo to be available to play catcher prior to activating him from the IL, and it's unclear how close the 26-year-old might be to taking part in defensive drills.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running Del Castillo (calf) is continuing to rehab and has begun running, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Del Castillo will operate as a designated hitter in minor-league games before the organization makes its next move. It's unclear what the Diamondbacks have in mind once Del Castillo is ready to play. He could serve as a third catcher and part-time DH in the majors or head back to the minors where he can continue to develop defensively.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will begin season on injured list Del Castillo (calf) will begin the season on the injured list, MLB.com reports.

Impact Del Castillo reported to Diamondbacks camp with a left calf injury and didn't play in any Cactus League games, so it's not a surprise he's destined for the IL. It's unclear how far along he is in his rehab or how much time he might miss. Once healthy, Del Castillo could be assigned to Triple-A Reno.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Begins baseball activties Del Castillo (calf) has begun hitting in the cages and catching bullpen sessions, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Del Castillo has been sidelined since mid-February, at which point he estimated a month of recovery time. He's not running yet, but the resumption of baseball activities indicates Del Castillo could be available for Opening Day.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Status in doubt for Opening Day Del Castillo said Monday that he expects to be sidelined for around one month due to his left calf injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact While Del Castillo is hopeful that he'll be able to play in at least one Cactus League game or exhibition before the beginning of the regular season, the extended time he'll miss this spring could end up costing him a spot on the Opening Day roster. Arizona is expected to head into the season with Gabriel Moreno and James McCann as its top two catchers, so Del Castillo would merely provide a third option at the position and would likely see most of his playing time at designated hitter. Because the 26-year-old still has a pair of minor-league options remaining, the Diamondbacks may prefer to option Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno, which would allow him to play on a more regular basis once he overcomes the calf issue.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing calf issue Del Castillo is dealing with a left calf issue, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Del Castillo has been off to the side as fellow catchers have worked the drills since pitchers and catchers reported to camp earlier this week. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the catcher will be slow-played this spring, but it's unclear if that's initially upon his return or for a longer period. Del Castillo's bat is seen as an asset and ahead of his defense behind the dish. There are no plans to move the 26-year-old off catching, but he's third on the depth chart and likely to see more time at DH than catcher in 2026.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers close on another NL West title, hurting D-backs' playoff hopes with 5-4 win in 11 innings

Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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