Max Castillo
P PHI
Wed 8/21/24 8:37 PM

The Phillies released Castillo on Aug. 12.
EDGE Analysis
Castillo logged a 4.43 ERA over 20.1 innings at the big-league level with the Royals in 2023, but he didn't make any appearances for the Phillies in 2024 after being added to the organization's 40-man roster over the offseason. The right-hander was outrighted off the roster earlier this month and was eventually cut loose after compiling a 7.62 ERA over 52 innings this season between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Sun 8/11/24 10:15 PM

The Phillies outrighted Castillo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday after he cleared waivers.
EDGE Analysis
Castillo no longer possesses a spot on the Phillies' 40-man roster, but he'll remain in the organization as pitching depth at the Triple-A level. Between stops with Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading this season, Castillo has posted a 7.62 ERA over 52 innings.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Fri 8/9/24 4:57 PM

The Phillies designated Castillo for assignment Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley late in spring training after being claimed off waivers from the Red Sox, but he's now been jettisoned from the Phillies' 40-man roster. Castillo struggled to an 8.37 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 37:24 K:BB over 42 innings (10 starts) at Triple-A.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Tue 3/19/24 1:53 PM

The Phillies optioned Castillo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
A waiver claim last month, Castillo was roughed up this spring, yielding eight runs on 15 hits and three walks over 11 innings. He should be part of Lehigh Valley's rotation at the beginning of the season.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Wed 2/7/24 2:46 PM

The Phillies claimed Castillo off waivers from the Red Sox on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's the third organization Castillo has been in since early January, as he previously had gone from the Royals to the Red Sox via waivers. He'll compete for a swingman role in Philadelphia but does have an option year remaining.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Fri 2/2/24 2:06 PM

Castillo was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Tyler Heineman. Castillo had been claimed off waivers by the Red Sox a month ago and will now go through the waiver process again.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Tue 1/2/24 2:22 PM

The Red Sox claimed Castillo off waivers from the Royals on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Castillo has collected a career 5.43 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 47:24 K:BB in 59.2 innings over parts of two seasons in the majors, making six starts and 15 relief appearances over that span. It's not clear which role the Red Sox have planned for him. The 24-year-old does have an option year remaining, so Boston could stash him at Triple-A Worcester if Castillo doesn't earn an Opening Day roster spot.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Tue 12/19/23 3:06 PM

Castillo was designated for assignment by the Royals on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kansas City had to free up a 40-man roster spot for Hunter Renfroe, whose two-year, $13 million contract is now official. Castillo, 24, holds a 5.43 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 47:24 K:BB in 59.2 career major-league innings.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Fri 8/18/23 10:03 AM

Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Castillo allowed to runs over 3.1 innings during his most recent stint in the majors. The Royals will announce a corresponding move prior to their series opener Friday against the Cubs.

Max Castillo
P PHI
Sat 8/12/23 6:47 PM

Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Castillo has thrown 17 innings as a long reliever for the Royals this season, holding his own with a 4.24 ERA despite a low 13.7 percent strikeout rate. He's likely limited to a low-leverage role unless he can start to miss more bats. Jonathan Heasley was optioned in a corresponding move.