Phillies guarantee expected utility man on waivers; finish up 40-man program
Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies made the announcement that they had claimed the New York Yankees’ potential utility player Diego Castillo off of waivers, securing the final spot on their 40-man roster.
Castillo showed up in only one game at the MLB level a year prior for the Arizona Diamondbacks, however hit .313 with three grand slams, 72 RBIs, 13 taken bases and 97 strolls for Triple-A Reno. Indeed, even without a lot of force yield, Castillo posted a noteworthy .841 Operations.
Additionally, he displayed defensive flexibility, which is essential for any potential depth piece in an organization. At Triple-A, Castillo saw time in left field, at a respectable halfway point, third base and shortstop.
