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Hitless during MLB debut Castillo went 0-for-3 with one strikeout in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Castillo replaced Ke'Bryan Hayes, who left in the bottom of the first inning due to cramping in his arm. The injury isn't expected to be serious, but Castillo would be a prime candidate for extra at-bats if Hayes is sidelined for any games.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Opening Day Castillo is not in the lineup for Thursday's Opening Day contest against the Cardinals.

Impact A strong spring for Castillo earned him an Opening Day call-up despite the fact that he'd only played in 18 Triple-A games. The promotion was perhaps even more surprising given that the Pirates are in no rush to win and didn't call up fellow middle infield prospect Oneil Cruz. Castillo's inclusion apparently doesn't mean he'll have an everyday role, however. Kevin Newman starts at shortstop, while Hoy Park starts at second base. Castillo is a righty while Park bats left-handed, so it's possible a platoon is the plan at the keystone.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns roster spot Castillo will break camp on the Pirates' major-league roster, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The Pirates won't be breaking camp with their most exciting middle infield prospect, Oneil Cruz, but Castillo is a fairly interesting prospect in his own right. He makes a ton of contact, striking out in just 10.7 percent of his plate appearances across his six minor-league seasons. He doesn't project for that much power or speed, though he did manage 19 homers and nine steals in 104 games split across the two highest levels of the minors last season while slashing .278/.355/.487 before erupting for five homers in 28 Grapefruit League at-bats this spring. His exact role this season is undetermined, but the Pirates don't have an inspiring group of alternatives in the middle infield, so there should be plenty of at-bats available.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five homers this spring Castillo is hitting .346 with five home runs in 26 at-bats this spring.

Impact Castillo will get opportunities this season, and he may even break camp with the big-league club, as he is already on the 40-man roster and looks like he could be a better option than Hoy Park, Kevin Newman and Cole Tucker, although all of these middle infielders are having good springs statistically.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to major-league roster Castillo's contract was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Castillo was traded from the Yankees to the Pirates in late July, and he'll now join Pittsburgh's 40-man roster to prevent him from reaching minor-league free agency. The 24-year-old made 18 appearances in Indianapolis and slashed .278/.414/.500 with three homers, 18 runs and seven RBI.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE