Castillo, who signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers in January, never saw any game action with an affiliate before being cut loose. The 27-year-old infielder, who previously received a cup of coffee in the big leagues with San Diego in 2021, will look to land a minor-league deal with another organization.
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Royals' Ivan Castillo: Signs with Royals
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Castillo signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Thursday.
Castillo made his major-league debut during the 2021 campaign but spent most of the season at Triple-A El Paso. Across 113 appearances in the minors, the 26-year-old hit .287 with three homers, 47 runs, 45 RBI and 12 stolen bases.
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Padres' Ivan Castillo: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Castillo cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
Castillo made his big-league debut in May but was sent down after appearing in just three games. He spent the bulk of the year with El Paso, where his .287/.326/.366 slash line was merely good for a 73 wRC+.
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Padres' Ivan Castillo: Optioned to minors
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Castillo was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Castillo was called up a few days earlier to help fill in for Jurickson Profar (COVID-19), but he'll head back down to the minors following Profar's activation. Castillo went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk during his brief three-game stint with the Padres.
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Padres' Ivan Castillo: Called up to major leagues
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Castillo's contract was selected by the Padres on Friday.
With Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) hitting the injured list, Castillo will join the major-league roster for the first time to provide some depth around the Padres' infield, at least until a fresh bullpen arm is needed. The 25-year-old got off to a 12-for-27 start with Triple-A El Paso to begin the 2021 season, although none of those base knocks left the yard.
