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D-Backs’ talented young prospect making noise in Triple-A Reno

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Ben Bliklen | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 12:53 AM ET

RENO – A top prospect for the Arizona D-Backs is turning heads and making waves in Triple-A Reno as Adrian Del Castillo is somebody to be excited about.

It must be a good feeling for the D-Backs knowing that their prospects are performing at a high level. Adrian Del Castillo has been one of the key pieces for the Reno Aces this season. So far in 2025, Del Castillo has been lighting it up with a .319 batting average along with four home runs after coming back from a shoulder injury.

The PCL MVP is back with a BOOM

Adrian Del Castillo blasts a grand slam 451 ft. at 109 MPH in his first game back in action pic.twitter.com/WZC2ExM731

— Reno Aces (@Aces) June 11, 2025

The young catcher’s diagnosis was a strained right shoulder earlier this season back in spring training. Del Castillo made all 13 of his rehab appearances and was on his way back in style as he has just been taking over in Reno. If Del Castillo can keep up his consistency, he might find himself getting called up to the D-Backs sooner rather than later.

Adrian Del Castillo RAKES — a must own in all dynasty leagues!

He led all AAA hitters in BBEs > 110 mph last year https://t.co/Zuj0iG2cZb pic.twitter.com/ad3DLlps6z

— Ray Ballstein (@RaysRanter) June 11, 2025

Del Castillo seemingly will be in a non-defensive roll, and will most likely be in the designated hitter spot until he can resume duties behind home plate. Recently, Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno encountered a hand injury after a ball in the dirt caught the top of his hand. If anything were to take Moreno out for a longer period, Del Castillo, if healthy, would be the obvious choice to call up for the Snakes.