Max Castillo
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Cut loose by Philadelphia
The Phillies released Castillo on Aug. 12.
ANALYSIS
Castillo logged a 4.43 ERA over 20.1 innings at the big-league level with the Royals in 2023, but he didn't make any appearances for the Phillies in 2024 after being added to the organization's 40-man roster over the offseason. The right-hander was outrighted off the roster earlier this month and was eventually cut loose after compiling a 7.62 ERA over 52 innings this season between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading.
Castillo logged a 4.43 ERA over 20.1 innings at the big-league level with the Royals in 2023, but he didn't make any appearances for the Phillies in 2024 after being added to the organization's 40-man roster over the offseason. The right-hander was outrighted off the roster earlier this month and was eventually cut loose after compiling a 7.62 ERA over 52 innings this season between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading.
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2022
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-53%
BAA vs LHP
2025
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .154 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .327 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 2 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | .154 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | .327 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 2 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-46%
ERA at Home
2025
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 3.00 | 1.22 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Since 2023Away | 5.56 | 1.59 | 11.1 | 6.4 | 3.2 |
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023Home | 3.00 | 1.22 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| 2023Away | 5.56 | 1.59 | 11.1 | 6.4 | 3.2 |
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Castillo worked as both a starter and a reliever between the Blue Jays and the Royals last season, as he was included in part of the return for Whit Merrifield. He was better as a Blue Jay, as Castillo ended the year in rough form. Overall, his 5.95 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB across 39.1 innings aren't great numbers, but there's room for him to grow. The 23-year-old right-hander will be in contention for a spot in the Kansas City rotation heading into 2023 -- there are a lot of pitchers in that mix, but youth is on his side if he can get back on track. Castillo leans heavily on a 93 mph fastball and also features a changeup and a slider in his three-pitch mix. Realistically, there's a significant chance he opens the season at Triple-A, though his performance in spring training will likely be a key one to watch as the Royals shape their pitching staff under a new manager and pitching coach.
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Clears waivers
The Phillies outrighted Castillo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday after he cleared waivers.
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Dumped from 40-man roster
The Phillies designated Castillo for assignment Friday.
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Optioned to Triple-A
The Phillies optioned Castillo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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Claimed by Philadelphia
The Phillies claimed Castillo off waivers from the Red Sox on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
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Jettisoned from 40-man
Castillo was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Moving to starter?
Castillo could be an option at starter for the banged-up Toronto rotation, opines Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star.
ANALYSIS
Castillo made a spot start Sunday for the Blue Jays, allowing one earned run and fanning three in 4.1 innings in Seattle. The righty has a 2.30 ERA and 18:3 K:BB in 15.2 innings across six appearances this season. He's seen his workload increase in each outing recently and would likely be able to cover upward of five innings on full rest. The 23-year-old is no stranger to starting and primarily served in that capacity in the minor leagues. With Kevin Gausman out with an ankle injury and Yusei Kikuchi out with a neck strain, Castillo could provide Toronto quality innings while it attempts to stay in the playoff race.
Castillo made a spot start Sunday for the Blue Jays, allowing one earned run and fanning three in 4.1 innings in Seattle. The righty has a 2.30 ERA and 18:3 K:BB in 15.2 innings across six appearances this season. He's seen his workload increase in each outing recently and would likely be able to cover upward of five innings on full rest. The 23-year-old is no stranger to starting and primarily served in that capacity in the minor leagues. With Kevin Gausman out with an ankle injury and Yusei Kikuchi out with a neck strain, Castillo could provide Toronto quality innings while it attempts to stay in the playoff race.