Miguel Castro Stats & Scouting Report

IP	466.7
ERA	4.24
WHIP	1.388
BB/9	4.6
SO/9	8.0

Full name Miguel Angel Castro
Born 12/24/1994 in La Romana, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 201 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 04/06/2015

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Signed by the Blue Jays for $180,000 in 2012, Castro hadn't pitched at a level higher than high Class A Dunedin entering the 2015 season--and even there he had thrown just nine innings. But a standout performance in spring training--and a thin Blue Jays bullpen--catapulted Castro onto the Opening Day roster as a 20-year-old. Primarily a starter in the minors, he soon found himself closing games for Toronto, earning four saves before understandable growing pains led to a May demotion. Shipped to the Rockies as part of the Troy Tulowitzki trade in July, Castro continued working in relief at Triple-A Albuquerque en route to a September callup. Tall with long limbs and a lean, wiry frame, he routinely pitches at 96 mph and touches 99 with a low three-quarters arm slot that generates plus sink and armside run. His firm 85-87 mph changeup is an above-average pitch and is his most consistent secondary offering. He also throws a sweepy slider in the low 80s that flashes above-average bite. It's unclear whether the Rockies will try moving Castro back into the rotation, but he could impact the big league bullpen in 2016.
In a year when the Blue Jays spent big internationally, Castro signed for $180,000 as a January signee. His 2013 stateside debut was delayed by visa issues, but he dominated the Dominican Summer League and built on that performance this year. Castro is a physical specimen with a large frame, broad shoulders, long extremities and a lean, wiry build. Castro's fastball sat in the low-90s before he signed but now sits in the mid-90s and touches 99 with a loose arm. He has a quick arm and the ball jumps from his hand with extension out front from a long-striding delivery. His low three-quarters arm slot produces plus sinking life, arm-side run and angle that projects to get groundballs at an above-average clip. Castro pitches off of his fastball and his top secondary offering is a changeup with plus potential. His slider is still in its developmental stages and is not consistently average. But his hand speed and arm slot give his sweepy slider a chance to develop. Castro's fastball velocity, life and extension make him tough on righthanded hitters. Castro will likely start the season in a Class A rotation, where the development of his breaking ball will be a focus.
Castro's stateside debut was delayed by visa issues, but he dominated the Dominican Summer League. He struck out more than one-third of the hitters he faced, and had he qualified his ERA (1.36) would have been fourth-best in the league. The 6-foot-5 Castro is a physical specimen with one of the most projectable bodies in the minors, and has the potential to become a front-half-of-the-rotation starter. He has a lean, wiry build, a tapered waist and long limbs. He threw 91-92 mph before signing, and last year sat 93-96 and touched 99. He throws from a low three-quarters arm slot and gets above-average sink. His long stride and long arms give him good extension, and the ball explodes out of his hand. His velocity, sink, angle and release distance should make him tough on righthanded hitters. His arm slot allows him to turn over a changeup with above-average potential, and he has a developing slider with sweepy action and pronounced lateral tilt. Increased weight and strength have helped his body control and strike-throwing ability and will continue to be a priority for his development for the lithe Castro. Castro will probably return to Rookie-level Bluefield to open the season.

Minor League Top Prospects

The Blue Jays hit paydirt with pitcher signings out of the Dominican Republic in back-to-back years with lefty Jairo Labourt and Castro, who signed for $180,000 in January 2012. The pair formed a dominant duo at the top of the Vancouver rotation, with Castro making up for time he lost last year when a visa issue delayed his arrival in the U.S. Castro's strong start and control earned him two in-season promotions, one to low Class A Lansing and anther to high Class A Dunedin, where he finished the year while still a teenager. Tall and projectable, Castro throws consistent strikes with a downward plane to his pitches, allowing him to work down in the zone. His easy delivery belies his consistent mid-90s fastball (which touched 98 mph), giving him natural deception. He relies more on a slurvy breaking ball than he did his changeup, which has flashed potential.

Career Transactions

RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Toros del Este.
RHP Miguel Castro elected free agency.
Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Miguel Castro from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Patellar tendon tear in his right knee.
Chicago White Sox placed RHP Miguel Castro on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 29, 2025. Patellar tendon tear in his right knee.
Chicago White Sox selected the contract of RHP Miguel Castro from Charlotte Knights.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Charlotte Knights.
Houston Astros traded RHP Miguel Castro to Chicago White Sox for cash.
Arizona Diamondbacks released RHP Miguel Castro.
Arizona Diamondbacks designated RHP Miguel Castro for assignment.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Arizona Diamondbacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to ACL D-backs.
Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Miguel Castro on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 21, 2024. Right shoulder inflammation.
Arizona Diamondbacks activated RHP Miguel Castro from the paternity list.
Arizona Diamondbacks placed RHP Miguel Castro on the paternity list.
Arizona Diamondbacks activated RHP Miguel Castro.
Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent RHP Miguel Castro.
RHP Miguel Castro elected free agency.
New York Yankees activated RHP Miguel Castro from the 60-day injured list.
New York Yankees sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
New York Yankees sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
New York Yankees sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
New York Yankees transferred RHP Miguel Castro from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right shoulder strain.
New York Yankees placed RHP Miguel Castro on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 13, 2022. Right shoulder strain.
New York Yankees activated RHP Miguel Castro from the restricted list.
New York Yankees placed RHP Miguel Castro on the restricted list.
New York Yankees placed RHP Miguel Castro on the paternity list.
New York Yankees activated RHP Miguel Castro.
New York Yankees activated RHP Miguel Castro.
New York Mets activated RHP Miguel Castro from the 10-day injured list.
New York Mets placed RHP Miguel Castro on the 10-day injured list.
New York Mets activated P Miguel Castro.
New York Mets activated RHP Miguel Castro.
New York Mets activated P Miguel Castro.
New York Mets activated RHP Miguel Castro.
New York Mets activated RHP Miguel Castro.
Baltimore Orioles traded RHP Miguel Castro to New York Mets for LHP Kevin Smith and Player To Be Named Later. Victor Gonzalez sent to Orioles to complete trade, 9/20/2020
Baltimore Orioles activated RHP Miguel Castro from the bereavement list.
Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Miguel Castro on the bereavement list.
Baltimore Orioles recalled RHP Miguel Castro from Bowie Baysox.
Baltimore Orioles recalled Miguel Castro from Bowie Baysox.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Bowie Baysox.
Baltimore Orioles recalled Miguel Castro from Bowie Baysox.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Bowie Baysox.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Bowie Baysox from Frederick Keys.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Frederick Keys.
Colorado Rockies traded RHP Miguel Castro to Baltimore Orioles for Player To Be Named Later.
Colorado Rockies designated RHP Miguel Castro for assignment.
Colorado Rockies optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies recalled Miguel Castro from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated RHP Miguel Castro from the 7-day disabled list.
Albuquerque Isotopes placed RHP Miguel Castro on the 7-day disabled list.
Colorado Rockies optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies recalled Miguel Castro from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies recalled Miguel Castro from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies reassigned RHP Miguel Castro to the minor leagues.
Colorado Rockies sent RHP Miguel Castro on a rehab assignment to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies placed RHP Miguel Castro on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 18, 2016. Right shoulder inflammation.
Colorado Rockies recalled RHP Miguel Castro from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies traded SS Troy Tulowitzki and LaTroy Hawkins to Toronto Blue Jays for Jose Reyes, RHP Miguel Castro, RHP Jeff Hoffman and RHP Jesus Tinoco.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Buffalo Bisons from Dunedin Blue Jays.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Dunedin Blue Jays from Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons placed RHP Miguel Castro on the 7-day disabled list.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Miguel Castro to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of Miguel Castro from Dunedin Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays invited non-roster RHP Miguel Castro to spring training.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Dunedin Blue Jays from Lansing Lugnuts.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to NOR North Division All-Stars.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Lansing Lugnuts from Vancouver Canadians.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Vancouver Canadians from Bluefield Blue Jays.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to Bluefield Blue Jays from GCL Blue Jays.
Miguel Castro assigned to GCL Blue Jays from DSL Blue Jays.
RHP Miguel Castro assigned to DSL AL All-Stars.
Miguel Castro assigned to DSL Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RHP Miguel Castro to a minor league contract.
New York Mets traded RHP Miguel Castro to New York Yankees for LHP Joely Rodriguez.

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