Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Diamondbacks outrighted Castellanos to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
As expected, Castellanos cleared waivers after Arizona designated him for assignment Aug. 11. Since he had been previously outrighted, Castellanos could have elected free agency, but he'll instead stick around in the organization with the hope of earning a call-up to Arizona later on this season. Castellanos worked out of the bullpen for his seven appearances with the big club earlier in 2024 but has been a regular member of the rotation at Reno, with whom he's compiled a 4.39 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 67.2 innings over 15 outings (14 starts).
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Diamondbacks optioned Castellanos to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Castellanos served as Arizona's 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians, although he didn't make an appearance. The righty could be put back into the rotation at Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Back up as 27th man
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The Diamondbacks recalled Castellanos from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Castellanos was just optioned to Reno on Tuesday but is back to serve as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader in Cleveland. He will likely be sent back down again following Wednesday's twin bill.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Rejoins big club
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The Diamondbacks recalled Castellanos from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
The right-hander was sent to Reno on July 23 but will return to the majors as Bryce Jarvis (elbow) heads to the injured list. Castellanos has appeared in seven big-league games this season and has a 5.23 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB over 10.1 innings.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Diamondbacks optioned Castellanos to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Castellanos threw 40 pitches over three innings in a relief appearance in Monday's loss to the Royals, so he wasn't going to be available to pitch for at least a day or two. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Jordan Montgomery, who returns from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday in Kansas City.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Picks up first save
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Castellanos picked up the save in a win over the Padres on Saturday, striking out one over a perfect two-thirds of an inning.
Castellanos took over with one out in the bottom of the 10th after Thyago Vieira managed to retire just one of the first four batters he faced to open the frame. The recently recalled 26-year-old was then able to retire the final two batters in succession to secure his first save of the campaign. Castellanos has now made two scoreless appearances since surrendering five runs in his season debut, allowing just one baserunner over that stretch. It's worth noting that the Diamondbacks didn't go to Paul Sewald on Saturday after the right-hander surrendered multiple runs in each of his previous two appearances, though they could also just be giving him some rest following his recent struggles.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Recalled by Arizona
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The Diamondbacks recalled Castellanos from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
It'll be the second stint in the majors for Castellanos this season after his contract was selected by Arizona on June 6. The 28-year-old right-hander made one appearance for the big club June 7 against the Padres and was optioned back to the minors the next day. Castellanos has started 11 games for Triple-A Reno this season, but he will likely serve out of Arizona's bullpen with right-hander Scott McGough being optioned to Reno in a corresponding move and ace Zac Gallen (hamstring) set to return from the injured list Saturday.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Invited to spring camp
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Castellanos (elbow) was invited to major-league spring training.
Castellanos will get an opportunity to begin spring training with the big-league squad after failing to see any action in 2023 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He'll be a long shot to crack the Opening Day roster and will likely start the 2024 campaign with Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Needs Tommy John surgery
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Castellanos (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
This is one of the worst times of the year to need the procedure, as it will be a challenge for Castellanos to get all the way back before the end of the 2023 season. He logged a 5.68 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 32 strikeouts in 44.1 innings across 11 appearances for the big club.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Slower than expected rehab
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Castellanos still feels tenderness in his elbow after numerous attempts to start a throwing program.
The Diamondbacks placed Castellanos on the injured list with a right-elbow strain June 1, then two weeks later the right-hander was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said they've pulled back on pushing Castellanos, who is progressing slower than expected.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Transferred to 60-day IL
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Castellanos (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Castellanos hit the 15-day injured list at the start of June due to a strained right elbow. He still lacks a precise return date, though it's now clear that he won't be returning until the final day of July at the earliest. The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the Diamondbacks to select Buddy Kennedy's contract.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Extent of injury being determined
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Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said the team is still trying to determine the extent of Castellanos' arm injury, which is being called a right forearm strain, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
At the time Castellanos was placed on the 15-day injured list, the team described the injury as to his elbow, but now it's being called a forearm strain. Arizona's website continues to identify the injury as to the elbow. Either way, it's been nearly a week since the Diamondbacks placed the right-hander on the IL, which is not a positive sign.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Picks up third win
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Castellanos (3-1) allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five in 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Friday.
Castellanos has been incredibly consistent over his last three starts, as he's pitched 5.1 innings in each of those outings. While he was forced to settle for no-decisions in his last two outings, he got plenty of run support Friday and earned his first win of the season. The right-hander has a 4.29 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 35.2 innings over nine appearances (seven starts) in 2022, and he tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Dodgers on Thursday.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Surrenders two in no-decision
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Castellanos didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 5.1 innings.
Castellanos served up long balls to Rafael Ortega and Patrick Wisdom to lead off the first and second innings but was able to limit the scoring threats otherwise. Excluding a poor start April 28 against St. Louis, the 24-year-old has surrendered nine runs in 28.1 innings -- good for an impressive 2.81 ERA -- though he's yet to go six innings in any start. Castellanos is slated for a rematch with Chicago next weekend.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Allows three runs in no-decision
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Castellanos did not factor in the decision against Miami on Monday, completing 5.1 innings during which he allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four.
Castellanos wasn't dominant in the performance, but he kept Arizona in the game and finished just two outs shy of a quality start. The right-hander gave up only one extra-base hit -- a fourth-inning homer off the bat of Garrett Cooper -- and threw 53 of 78 pitches for strikes. Castellanos will carry a 4.32 ERA into his next start, which is projected to come at home against the Cubs this weekend.
Castellanos (2-1) earned the win Tuesday at Miami after allowing four hits with four strikeouts and zero walks across 5.2 scoreless innings.
Castellanos gave up only two singles through five frames, and he allowed two more singles in the sixth before being pulled with two outs. It was the best start of the season for the 24-year-old, who surrendered five runs over two innings during his previous start. The right-hander has a 4.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB in 19.2 innings this season and tentatively lines up for a rematch with the Marlins on Monday.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Reinstated from paternity list
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Castellanos was reinstated from the paternity list Wednesday.
Castellanos had been on the paternity list since Sunday, but he'll rejoin the team prior to Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks haven't yet announced a starter for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, but Castellanos is a strong candidate to take the mound since he last pitched in Saturday's win over the Mets.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Moves to paternity list
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Castellanos was placed on the paternity list Sunday.
Castellanos picked up the win Saturday against the Mets after allowing two runs over five innings, and he'll now step away from the team for a few days to be with his family. The right-hander should return before his next turn through the rotation, which currently lines up for Thursday in St. Louis.
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Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: Snags first win of season
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Castellanos (1-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Mets, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings while striking out five.
It was a tidy performance from the right-hander, who tossed 53 of 69 pitches for strikes before exiting. Castellanos has looked good in his two starts, posting a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over nine innings, but his 6:4 K:BB indicate he's been more lucky than dominant. Still, the Diamondbacks will likely keep him in the rotation as long as he's getting results.
Castellanos is the scheduled starter Saturday against the Mets, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
Castellanos is filling in as the fifth starter for a second consecutive turn of the rotation, although Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stopped short of referring to the right-hander as a permanent starter. He fired four scoreless innings against the Mets last weekend, giving up one hit and three walks while striking out one.
