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Miguel Castro: Released by Arizona
The Diamondbacks released Miguel Castro on Wednesday.Castro went unclaimed after Arizona sent him to waivers, and now he's officially a free agent. The veteran reliever missed significant time with a shoulder injury this season and when healthy posted a 5.93 ERA and 8:3 K:BB over 13.2 innings. However, Castro's solid track record should earn him another look somewhere, likely on a minor-league contract.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Dropped from 40-man roster
Miguel Castro was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.Castro appears to be the odd man out in the bullpen after Arizona acquired right-hander Dylan Floro from the Nationals on Tuesday. Castro will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll either report to Triple-A Reno or elect free agency.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Throws scoreless inning
Miguel Castro allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning in Saturday's 12-1 win over the Blue Jays.Castro made his first appearance since being activated off the injured list Thursday. He pitched a scoreless eighth inning with the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead 8-1. Castro had missed nearly three months with shoulder inflammation.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Returns to Arizona
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated Miguel Castro (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.Castro pitched two innings in his final rehab appearance Saturday and gave up no runs on one hit with a walk and a strikeout. The right-hander is now set to make his return after he landed on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation in late April. In a corresponding move, Slade Cecconi was optioned to Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Another rehab appearance
Miguel Castro (shoulder) threw 17 pitches in an appearance with Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.Castro will make another appearance Saturday, with the goal of throwing between 25 and 35 pitches. If that outing goes well, he could be activated for the start of Arizona's series against Atlanta on Monday.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: In midst of rehab assignment
Miguel Castro (shoulder) made his second rehab appearance in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Saturday, striking out four and allowing one hit and no walks over two scoreless innings.Castro was placed on the Arizona Diamondbacks' 15-day injured list April 23 with right shoulder inflammation but looks to be closing in on a return after turning in a pair of scoreless appearances in the ACL. According to MLB.com, manager Torey Lovullo previously said that the Diamondbacks are targeting this upcoming Wednesday for Castro's return from the IL, but that date could be pushed back if the organization first wants him to get in some work with a higher-level affiliate.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Throws another bullpen
Miguel Castro (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Friday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.Castro continued to ramp up after tossing 21 pitches in his previous bullpen session Tuesday. The 29-year-old should begin a rehab assignment soon.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Throws bullpen session
Miguel Castro (shoulder) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.He will throw another bullpen session Friday. Castro has been shelved since late April with right shoulder inflammation but would appear to be trending toward a rehab assignment sooner rather than later.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Throws without issues Friday
Miguel Castro (shoulder) threw on flat ground Friday and said he felt good, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.Castro was shut down from his throwing program May 19 after feeling discomfort at the top of his shoulder, but he's resumed his throwing program. Prior to the setback, Castro had stretched out to 120 feet. The Arizona Diamondbacks will likely play it safe with Castro moving forward.
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Diamondbacks' Miguel Castro: Removed from throwing program
Miguel Castro (shoulder) has been pulled back from his throwing program, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.It's unclear exactly when Castro was taken off the program, but he's "been shut down for a couple of days," per Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. The right-hander had been cruising through the regimen, throwing out to 90, 110 and 120 feet when he felt discomfort on the top of the shoulder. Lovullo said Castro just needs a bit more rest and a second opinion is not needed at this time.