Diego Castillo (infielder)

Not to be confused with Diego Castillo (pitcher).
Diego Castillo
Castillo with the Indianapolis Indians in 2022
Free agent
Shortstop / Second baseman
Born: (1997-10-28) October 28, 1997
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 2022, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Batting average.208
Home runs11
Runs batted in31
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Diego Alejandro Castillo (born October 28, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Minnesota Twins.

Career

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees signed Castillo as an international free agent in December 2014. He received a $750,000 signing bonus.[1] He debuted professionally in the Dominican Summer League in 2015, then in the United States in the Gulf Coast League in 2016. He steadily advanced through the Yankees farm system, beginning the 2021 season with the Double-A Somerset Patriots.[2]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On July 26, 2021, the Yankees traded Castillo and Hoy Park to the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Clay Holmes.[3] Castillo slashed .278/.355/.487 with 19 home runs, 55 runs batted in (RBI), and nine stolen bases in 105 games split between the Double-A Altoona Curve, Triple-A Indianapolis Indians and Somerset. The Pirates added Castillo to their 40-man roster after the 2021 season.[4]

On April 4, 2022, it was announced that Castillo had made the Pirates’ Opening Day roster.[5] On April 9, Castillo collected his first career hit, a pinch-hit double off of St. Louis Cardinals reliever T. J. McFarland.[6] He played in 96 games in his rookie campaign, hitting .206/.251/.382 with 11 home runs and 29 RBI. He was designated for assignment on December 20, 2022.[7]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 23, 2022, Castillo was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Scott Randall.[8] Castillo was optioned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2023 season.[9] He appeared in one game for Arizona. He spent almost the entire season in Reno, hitting .313/.431/.410 with 3 home runs, 72 RBI, and 13 stolen bases across 124 games. The Diamondbacks designated Castillo for assignment on December 22.[10]

Baltimore Orioles

On January 5, 2024, the New York Mets claimed Castillo off waivers.[11] One week later, the Mets designated him for assignment after signing of Sean Manaea.[12] On January 19, Castillo was again claimed off waivers, this time by the New York Yankees,[13] who then designated him for assignment on January 29.[14] The Philadelphia Phillies then claimed him on February 5[15] but designated him for assignment on February 14.[16] On February 16, Castillo was again claimed off waivers, this time by the Baltimore Orioles,[17] who designated him for assignment two days later. He cleared waivers after being placed on waivers five times in the offseason and was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on February 20.[18][19] In three games for Norfolk, Castillo went 4-for-13 (.308) with no home runs, no RBI, and three walks.

Minnesota Twins

On April 5, 2024, the Orioles traded Castillo to the Minnesota Twins for cash.[20] In 71 games for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, he batted .272/.379/.404 with five home runs, 30 RBI, and seven stolen bases. On July 14, the Twins selected Castillo's contract, adding him to their major league roster.[21] In four games for Minnesota, he went 2-for-6 with two RBI. Castillo was designated for assignment by the Twins on July 24.[22] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to St. Paul on July 26.[23] Castillo elected free agency on October 1.[24][25]

New York Mets

On March 13, 2025, Castillo signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[26][27] In 13 appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, Castillo batted .167/.217/.262 with one home run and five RBI.

Kansas City Royals

On May 22, 2025, Castillo was traded to the Kansas City Royals organization.[28] In his first season outside the majors since 2021, he batted a combined .262/.342/.395 in Triple-A with Syracuse and the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.[29] Castillo elected free agency following the season on November 6.[30][31]

References

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  2. ^ "Diego A. Castillo Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  3. ^ "Yankees deal 2 prospects for Pirates RHP Holmes". ESPN.com. July 26, 2021.
  4. ^ Gorman, Kevin (November 7, 2021). "Pirates add IF Diego Castillo to 40-man roster, designate RHP Jose Soriano for assignment". TribLIVE.com.
  5. ^ Klemish, Dawn (April 4, 2022). "Castillo calls his shot: Prospect cracks OD roster". MLB.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "Diego Castillo's first career hit". MLB.com. April 9, 2022.
  7. ^ "Hedges' fit in Pittsburgh more than just on the field". MLB.com. December 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Gorman, Kevin (December 23, 2022). "Pirates trade Diego Castillo to Arizona for pitching prospect; Rangers claim Nick Mears". TribLIVE.com.
  9. ^ "Diamondbacks' Diego Castillo: Shifts to Triple-A". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  10. ^ "Diamondbacks Designate Diego Castillo For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. December 22, 2023.
  11. ^ "Diego Castillo claimed by Mets off waivers from Diamondbacks". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  12. ^ "Mets' Diego Castillo: Dumped from 40-man roster". CBS Sports. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Yankees Claim Diego Castillo, Designate Jeter Downs For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. January 19, 2024.
  14. ^ "Yankees Designate Diego Castillo For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. January 29, 2024.
  15. ^ "Phillies Claim Diego Castillo From Yankees". MLB Trade Rumors. February 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "Phillies Claim Kaleb Ort, Designate Diego Castillo". MLB Trade Rumors. February 13, 2024.
  17. ^ "Orioles Claim Diego Castillo, Designate Livan Soto". MLB Trade Rumors. February 16, 2024.
  18. ^ "Orioles Acquire Matt Krook From Yankees". MLB Trade Rumors. February 18, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  19. ^ "Orioles' Diego Castillo: Assigned to Norfolk". CBS Sports. February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  20. ^ Adams, Steve (April 5, 2024). "Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  21. ^ "Twins Designate Caleb Boushley For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  22. ^ "Twins Designate Diego A. Castillo For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  23. ^ "Twins' Diego A. Castillo: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  24. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. October 1, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  25. ^ Franco, Anthony (October 1, 2024). "34 Players Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  26. ^ "Mets Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  27. ^ Franco, Anthony (March 20, 2025). "Mets Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  28. ^ McDonald, Darragh (May 23, 2025). "Royals Acquire Diego Castillo". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  29. ^ "Diego Castillo Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  30. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  31. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. November 6, 2025. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
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