Scouting Report: Manuel Castro
San Diego Padres | RP
Overall
Summary
Kervin Castro, a 27-year-old right-handed reliever, has been recalled by the New York Yankees from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Castro last appeared in MLB during the 2022 season with the Giants and Cubs, where he posted a 10.22 ERA over 12.1 innings. In Triple-A this season, he has shown significant improvement with a 3.14 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts over 14.1 innings. The Yankees selected him in the Rule 5 draft in December 2023 and added him to their 40-man roster in November to prevent minor league free agency. He is being called up to provide fresh bullpen depth as the Yankees continue to shuffle their relief pitching staff.
Strengths
- Strong Triple-A performance with 3.14 ERA in 2026
- Significant improvement from 2022 MLB stint (10.22 ERA)
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