The Royals announced yesterday that they’ve signed infielder Iván Castillo to a minor league contract. The 26-year-old had been outrighted off the Padres’ 40-man roster at the end of the season, making him eligible to sign a minors pact during the ongoing transactions freeze.
Castillo made an incredibly brief big league debut in 2021. He appeared in three games with San Diego in May, tallying a single and a walk over four plate appearances. The switch-hitter otherwise spent the entire season with the Friars’ top affiliate in El Paso, posting a .287/.326/.366 line with three home runs across 435 plate appearances in a hitter-friendly environment. While Castillo did well to put the ball in play — his 17.5% strikeout rate was well below the 22.6% MLB average — he didn’t draw many walks or hit for much extra-base impact.
That’s largely in line with Castillo’s overall track record in the minors. Listed at just 5’9″, 179 pounds, he doesn’t bring much raw power to the batter’s box. But he’s a quality contact hitter with ample experience at each of shortstop, second base and third base. Castillo, who has also spent time in the Indians’ and Blue Jays’ farm systems, was ranked by Baseball America as the #28 prospect in the San Diego organization entering 2021. He’ll presumably try to compete for a utility role in Kansas City next spring.
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Switch hitter that puts the ball in play for the AAA squad. FO puts in some work.
Ivan make basket….?!?!
This is a kc royals type move if ive seen one lol
This is a good sign for the Royals. This kid is good.
There are good organizations and then there are the Royals
Franchy Castillo
Franchy was Cordero. Whatever happened to him? 3-tool player with bad wheels, I think. (Or did he have arm problems?)
He couldn’t stay healthy. Released two years ago. Signed on with the Red Sox I think.
He was part of the trade package the Royals sent for Benintendi. I’d say the Royals were more than happy with the way that’s worked out.
Franchy is Castillo
He’s playing on the Leones in the Dominican League right now, for the Leones, same team as Ivan Castillo actually. Just scored from second on a hard hit ball to left field with two outs, didn’t seem to have a speed problem.
Castilllo . Meh
Ops+ is 144.. legit
MISSED IT BY THAT [ = ] MUCH !!
According to informed sources, The Marlins were in on Ivan Castillo right up until he signed the deal to join the Royals.. The Marlins made a “strong” offer, but not one that matched the Royals’ financial commitment. The Marlins weren’t the only team to be outbid.
The Minnesota Twins had also been linked to Castillo.