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Astros Designate Humberto Castellanos

By Connor Byrne | January 22, 2021 at 6:51pm CDT

The Astros have designated right-hander Humberto Castellanos for assignment, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle tweets. The move cleared space for just-signed catcher Jason Castro.

Castellanos joined the Astros as a July 2 signing from Mexico in 2015. He debuted in rookie ball the next year and eventually climbed up the minor league ladder to the majors. Castellanos has pitched to an impressive 2.92 ERA in 216 minor league innings, also adding 205 strikeouts against just 46 walks.

Unfortunately for Castellanos, the 22-year-old’s initial taste of MLB action last season didn’t go well. He yielded eight earned runs on 12 hits (including two homers) and five walks in 10 2/3 innings, though he did post 12 strikeouts.

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  1. WereAllJustGuestsHere

    1 month ago

    Humberto’s minor league numbers aren’t too shabby.

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    • Mrtwotone

      1 month ago

      He’s still pretty young too! I bet he gets claimed, his sinker doesn’t look like a terrible pitch. I think he should increase the usage on that pitch.

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    • FredMcGriff for the HOF

      1 month ago

      I’m surprised they are tossing this guy away for Jason Castro.

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      • WereAllJustGuestsHere

        1 month ago

        I should be as surprised but people believe Castro brings value. Castro’s only strong at stealing money.

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  2. Biff

    1 month ago

    He’s 22, alot of K’s, not many HR’s.
    Someone will grab him real quick.

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  3. Cgoss

    1 month ago

    I really do hope the Orioles sign this guy. He is young and has a lot of upside. His contact can not be that much but with the Pirates having 1st pick I don’t see him sliding down to the Orioles.

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    • bob9988

      1 month ago

      The waiver wire is league specific. So he’s exposed to all of the AL first.

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      • frontofficeGM

        1 month ago

        I believe during the offseason that rule doesn’t apply. It’s solely based on winning percentage regardless of which league the team is in. So Pirates would get first dibs on all waiver picks from the beginning of the offseason through April 30. Only during the season does it switch to all AL teams getting the opportunity to claim him, then all NL teams

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      • 3Rivers

        1 month ago

        Ahh I see.

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    • 3Rivers

      1 month ago

      Has Pirates written all over it. This is exactly what they look for.

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  4. CCCTL

    1 month ago

    Looks like he should’ve taken Ramon’s advice about how to throw a breaking ball.

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    • Randy_Watson

      1 month ago

      LMFAO!

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  5. Rangers29

    1 month ago

    Hello Rangers?

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  6. Jeff Zanghi

    1 month ago

    I’d like to see the Red Sox claim/trade for him… he’s young and has put up some solid minor-league numbers. I’d be intrigued to see if he can translate some of that success to the majors given how young he still is and that is K rates have been quite solid in the minors.

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    • tim815

      1 month ago

      I dig this angle.

      What prospect would you be willing to cough up to get him?

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  7. bob9988

    1 month ago

    This guy has Jerry Dipoto written all over him.

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    • johne-3

      1 month ago

      Go for it, Mariners!

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  8. Dice 66

    1 month ago

    Looks like Pirate claim.

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    • imissbaseball2020

      1 month ago

      Was thinking the same thing. But I don’t see him getting through the AL

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    • 3Rivers

      1 month ago

      Agreed, this is All Pirates

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    • formerdraftpick

      1 month ago

      Nope. Not enough walks.

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  9. JDGoat

    1 month ago

    A 22 year old with over 200 successful innings in the minors who can generate strikeouts? It’ll be a massive failure for a few front offices if they don’t put a claim in on him.

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    • Dice 66

      1 month ago

      Amen !

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  10. dan55

    1 month ago

    I’m pretty surprised the Astros are giving up on him so quickly. His minor league numbers indicate he could be a pretty good reliever. I wonder if this means he has some unknown health issue.

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  11. champion1701

    1 month ago

    Damn no way he’s making out of the AL but he seems like a guy Farhan would go after

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  12. Astros_fan_84

    1 month ago

    I’m surprised the Astros are dropping him based on his first taste of the majors, but I trust the front office, even though mistakes get made. (JD Martinez)

    I’ve been hoping the Astros had enough spare parts on the 40 man to get Bentendi. I would still like the Astros to add an RP, SP, and RH outfielder. I think deals are to be had.

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  13. BobGibsonFan

    1 month ago

    AJ Hinch might try him in Detroit.

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