Erick Castillo C FA Mon 10/18/21 4:46 PM
Erick Castillo
C FA
Castillo was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Castillo was called up in the final week of the season when the Cubs had an injury crisis behind the plate. He went 2-for-8 with a walk in his first taste of big-league action. As a 28-year-old who hit .184/.291/.219 at the Triple-A level last year, he's unlikely to generate much interest on the waiver wire.
Erick Castillo C FA Thu 9/30/21 5:02 PM
Erick Castillo
C FA
Castillo's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Castillo appeared in 40 games in Iowa this year, and he hit .194 with 11 runs and eight RBI with the Triple-A club. He'll serve as catching depth for the major-league club after Austin Romine was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Thursday.