The Nationals reassigned Castro to minor-league camp Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro, who inked a minor-league deal with the Nationals in December, hadn't been part of the team's spring pitching schedule since giving up three runs (one earned) on four hits over an inning of relief in his Grapefruit League debut back on Feb. 26. The 27-year-old right-hander made 12 appearances out of the big-league bullpen for Cleveland in 2022, logging a 7.43 ERA and 2.17 WHIP in 13.1 innings.

Castro and the Nationals agreed Wednesday on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old reliever will get the opportunity to compete for a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen after he made 12 MLB appearances for the Guardians in 2022, logging a 7.43 ERA and 2.17 WHIP in 13.1 innings. In the likely event that he falls short in his bid for a roster spot with the big club, Castro is expected to begin the 2023 season with the Nationals' Triple-A affiliate in Rochester.

Castro elected free agency Thursday, per the MILB transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Castro was designated for assignment Oct. 6 and went unclaimed on waivers. He spent the majority of the 2022 season in the Guardians' organization, and he had a 7.43 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and 12:10 K:BB across 13.1 innings in the majors.

The Orioles outrighted Castro to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Castro lost his spot on the 40-man roster without having ever made an appearance at the big-league level for the Orioles, who claimed him off waivers from the Guardians on Sept. 3. He spent the entire final month of the season at Norfolk, where he logged a 2.89 ERA and 1.98 WHIP in 9.1 innings.

Castro was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro was claimed off waivers by Baltimore in early September but was never called up to the major-league roster. The 27-year-old appeared in 12 games for the Guardians earlier in the year and allowed 11 earned runs with a 12:10 K:BB over 13.1 innings.

Castro was claimed by the Orioles on Saturday and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

EDGE Analysis

Castro owns a 7.43 ERA in 13.1 innings of relief this season and a 6.00 ERA in 39 innings for his major-league career. If he earns a call-up at any point down the stretch, it will likely be in a low-leverage role. Phoenix Sanders was designated for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.

Castro was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in late July and has now lost his spot on Cleveland's 40-man roster. Castro has 12 big-league appearances this year with a 7.43 ERA and 12:10 K:BB over 13.1 frames.

The Guardians optioned Castro to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Castro gave up an earned run across two innings over his two appearances out of the bullpen during his four-day stint with the big club. Kirk McCarty was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move and ended up serving as the Guardians' primary pitcher out of the bullpen in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox.

Castro was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Castro covered 2.1 innings in Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out one batter. The Guardians swapped him out for a fresh arm, and Castro may end up losing his 40-man spot in time given the extent to which he's struggled with Cleveland this season (7.94 ERA, 2.38 WHIP).

The Guardians recalled Castro from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castro is eligible to rejoin the 26-man active roster less than a week after being optioned to Columbus since the Guardians placed catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) on the 7-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over eight innings out of the Cleveland bullpen this season, Castro has given up eight earned runs on 11 hits and seven walks while striking out 10.