Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Losing out on playing time
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Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
The left-handed-hitting Del Castillo will hit the bench for the fourth time in five games, with two of his absences coming against lefties and two coming against righties. He had been serving as the Diamondbacks' primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, but manager Torey Lovullo may prefer to use a committee of players at DH moving forward, as Del Castillo has struck out at a 34.8 percent clip since the beginning of August.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Delivers winning run
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Del Castillo entered as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with an RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over Cleveland.
Del Castillo came up in the bottom of the 10th inning and walked off the Guardians. He's had a few bright moments like Wednesday's during his current stint in the big leagues, but not as many as in a late-season call-up in 2024. Del Castillo was called up to the Diamondbacks following the All-Star break as a replacement for the then-injured Pavin Smith, who has since returned. Now, with catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) poised to return ahead of this weekend's series against the Reds, Del Castillo's roster spot could be in jeopardy.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: On bench against southpaw
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Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Though his absence from the lineup against a left-handed starter (Parker Messick) doesn't come as a surprise, the left-handed-hitting Del Castillo was on the bench for two matchups against right-handed starters over the Diamondbacks' previous three contests. Del Castillo has slashed an underwhelming .232/.270/.391 with a 32.4 percent strikeout rate over 74 plate appearances since being called up from Triple-A Reno coming out of the All-Star break, and until he picks up the pace at the dish, he might have to settle for more of a part-time role.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Idle Sunday
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Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Del Castillo started in seven of the past eight games while going 8-for-29 (.276 average) with two home runs, four doubles, seven RBI and three runs. With Del Castillo on the bench Sunday, Lourdes Gurriel will serve as Arizona's designated hitter, and Jose Herrera will receive a start behind the plate.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Blasts second homer
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Del Castillo went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's loss to Colorado.
Del Castillo made the most of his opportunities at altitude, notching his second three-RBI performance in the last week. The catcher has appeared in 20 games since being called up after the All-Star break, seeing most of his action at DH and batting .239 (16-for-67) with two homers and 10 RBI.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Swats first homer of season
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Del Castillo went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double and a second run scored in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Rockies.
Del Castillo set the early tone with his first-inning homer. He finished with his second three-hit game of the season, and it was his first multi-hit effort since July 19 versus the Cardinals. He's slipped into a part-time role in August due to his struggles at the plate. He typically plays only against right-handed pitchers, but he has been in the lineup against just three of the last five righties Arizona has faced. Del Castillo is batting .255 with a .648 OPS, seven RBI, four runs scored, three doubles and no stolen bases over 49 plate appearances.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Idle again Tuesday
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Del Castillo isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego.
Del Castillo will grab a seat on the bench for the third day in a row after going 8-for-36 (.222) with a .487 OPS through his first 10 MLB games this season. Lourdes Gurriel will take over as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter, allowing Jake McCarthy to start in left field.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Taking seat against righty
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Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Though he's been a regular in the lineup against right-handed pitching since getting a call-up from Triple-A Reno on July 18, the left-handed-hitting Del Castillo will exit the lineup while the Athletics send righty Jack Perkins to the hill. Lourdes Gurriel will get a day off from playing the outfield and will step in at designated hitter in place of Del Castillo, who has gone 3-for-28 with 13 strikeouts over his last eight contests.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Maintains presence against RHP
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Del Castillo started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Pirates.
Del Castillo continued to be a lineup regular at DH against right-handed starters (Paul Skenes on Sunday). He doesn't have one plate appearance against a southpaw. His playing time could take a hit when Pavin Smith (oblique) returns, but a healthy Smith might be needed to handle first base. Additionally, the Diamondbacks are clearly sellers heading into the trade deadline, which suggests the organization may give developmental plate appearances to prospects like Del Castillo over the final two months.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Exiting lineup Monday
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Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
After getting recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday, Del Castillo started at designated hitter in each of the Diamondbacks' first three games out of the All-Star break, going 5-for-12 with a double, two RBI and two runs. Though he'll check out of the starting nine in Monday's series opener, Del Castillo could hold down a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching until Pavin Smith (oblique) returns from the injured list.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Recalled from Reno
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The Diamondbacks recalled Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Del Castillo held his own in the big leagues last season, slashing .313/.368/.525 over 87 plate appearances. The 25-year-old backstop has now earned another chance with the big club after posting a .945 OPS with Reno during the first half, and he's expected to work as Arizona's DH against righties until Pavin Smith (oblique) returns from the IL.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Three hits after call-up
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Del Castillo went 3-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over the Cardinals.
Del Castillo got the start at designated hitter in the first game out of the All-Star break, taking over Pavin Smith's (oblique) spot in the lineup. Del Castillo delivered a strong first game in the majors this season after slashing .288/.386/.559 with four home runs and 16 RBI over 14 games with Triple-A Reno. He's battled back and shoulder issues this year, but a good run of health and production could give him a chance at a longer stay in the majors.
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Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Expected to join D-backs
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Del Castillo had a locker set up for him in Arizona's clubhouse Thursday, signaling a potential call-up, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
No official roster move has been made, but it looks like Del Castillo will join the Diamondbacks as soon as Friday. This will be his second stint in the majors after he debuted last season and posted a slash line of .313/.368/.525 over 25 games. The catcher, who has dealt with back and shoulder injuries this season, has a .945 OPS with four home runs and 19 RBI over 14 games for Triple-A Reno. Del Castillo is expected to serve as the designated hitter against right-handers while Pavin Smith (oblique) is on the mend.
Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Activated from MiLB IL
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Del Castillo (back) is 5-for-17 with three walks and two runs scored in four games with Triple-A Reno since being activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Del Castillo landed on the 7-day injured list June 20 due to lower back discomfort but was only shut down for one week before gaining clearance to embark on a rehab assignment. He's batting .294 with two home runs, eight RBI and 10 runs through nine appearances this season for the Aces.
Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Ready for rehab assignment
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Del Castillo (back) has been sent to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks to begin a rehab assignment, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Del Castillo landed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Reno a week ago with a lower-back injury. He had previously missed time with a right shoulder injury and only recently was allowed to resume defensive duties. If Del Castillo can bounce back quickly from the back issue and catch without any restrictions, he could get another look for a Diamondbacks club that's missing Gabriel Moreno (hand).
Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo: Dealing with back issue
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Del Castillo was placed on Triple-A Reno's 7-day injured list Friday due to lower back discomfort, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
Del Castillo spent over two months on the injured list to start the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury, but just 10 days after being reinstated, Del Castillo is back on the shelf due to a back injury. While the injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue, he'll be sidelined for at least one week.
