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Adrian Del Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday afternoon. The catcher had a rough Spring Training dealing with multiple injuries and never seemed to get into a rhythm at the plate.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 13

Predicting the Diamondbacks' Backup Catcher Decision

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a Gold Glove winning catcher in Gabriel Moreno, and at the young age of 25 his already-capable bat has plenty of room to grow.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

Adrian Del Castillo is Improving on Defense

The Arizona Diamondbacks know that Adrian Del Castillo is going to be a solid MLB player regardless of whether he's behind the plate or at DH. However, the ability to hit like he can and play average or better defense the plate is too tantalizing to pass up.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 19

Del Castillo Digging Deep Mentally and Physically to Improve

Adrian Del Castillo is in his first official Spring Training in which he is an MLB player with experience in the big leagues and a chance at making an Opening Day roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 17

Why is Adrian Del Castillo's Projection so Low for the Diamondbacks?

As we dive player-by-player into the the Arizona Diamondbacks' player projections, none seems more curious than Adrian Del Castillo's These projections are derived from the composite average of ZiPS and Steamer, and are prorated to playing time projections created by Arizona Diamondbacks On SI staff.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 9

Mike Hazen Clarifies Adrian Del Castillo's Role Next Season

Catcher Adrian Del Castillo burst on the scene for the Arizona Diamondbacks as a rookie call-up last year and made an immediate impact with the bat. It was an exciting time, in which he impacted several games immediately.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 27

D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No.11 Adrian Del Castillo

This article is part of a series reviewing the seasons of the top 40 prospects still in the Arizona Diamondbacks system as of the end of 2024. Adrian Del Castillo was drafted 67th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Miami after he played on the same team as fellow D-backs player Slade Cecconi.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 16

Adrian Del Castillo Named to MLB Pipeline's All-Rookie Second Team

While he may not have seen a ton of playing time in his debut season, Arizona Diamondbacks' young catcher Adrian Del Castillo was named to MLB Pipeline's All-Rookie Second Team.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 4

Diamondbacks Announce Minor League Players of the Year

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a slew of minor league awards on Thursday including announcing their Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year. It

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / October 2

Adrian Del Castillo named Pacific Coast League MVP

Adrian Del Castillo was named the Pacific Coast League MVP, voted on by Minor League Baseball, after an exceptional season at the plate for the Reno Aces.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 26

A Deep Look at D-backs Catcher's ERA is Quite Illuminating

The Arizona Diamondbacks have gone through four catchers this season with three of them getting extended runs with the pitching staff. Gabriel Moreno, Adrian Del Castillo, and Jose Herrera have each worked with the pitchers the most.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 23

Reno Aces Announce Awards for 2024 Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces, regular season just ended on Sunday afternoon but that doesn't mean their season is over as they made playoffs and will play for the championship in Las Vegas.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 19

Reno Aces clinch Pacific Coast League championship berth

Riding the momentum of a 10-game winning streak that started the second half of the 2024 season, the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have secured a spot in the Pacific Coast League Championship.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Diamondbacks option Adrian Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno as Gabriel Moreno returns from IL

With Gabriel Moreno now off the IL and back with the Diamondbacks, rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo has been optioned to Triple-A Reno, the team announced on Monday before their series opener against the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 22

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: David Festa, Adrian Del Castillo, Tommy Edman

Fantasy baseball managers can never have too much depth when it comes to starting pitchers. Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 20

Can hot-hitting Adrian Del Castillo continue to carry D-backs?

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo will be hard-pressed to top his Monday performance. Del Castillo -- playing a major league game in his hometown of Miami for the first time -- belted a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs in Arizona's 9-6 win over the Marlins.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / August 19

Arizona Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo Extends Historic Career-Opening Hot Streak

Adrian Del Castillo was the engine behind the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense once again on Monday night, powering his team to a comfortable win over the Miami Marlins.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 18

D-backs rookie Adrian Del Castillo back home to face Marlins

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo is set to play his first pro game in his hometown of Miami on Monday. Del Castillo, a former Miami Hurricanes star who made his MLB debut Aug.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 10

Adrian Del Castillo, D-backs seek encore performance vs. Phillies

Adrian Del Castillo is in the major leagues because Arizona starting catcher Gabriel Moreno went on the 10-day injured list earlier this week. It took the 24-year-old just two games to etch himself in Diamondbacks' lore.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 10

D-backs top Phils on Adrian Del Castillo's walk-off HR

Adrian Del Castillo belted the first pitch of the bottom of the ninth inning over the wall in right to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Diamondbacks’ Rookie ‘blacked out’ after memorable moment vs. Guardians

After a slow start to the season that had some questioning if the Arizona Diamondbacks would become sellers at the trade deadline, the Diamondbacks have begun to resemble the team that won the National League pennant last year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 6

Former Miami Hurricane Adrian Del Castillo Gets Called Up By The Arizona Diamondbacks

When a Gold Glover catcher goes down there can be a lot to worry about, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to place Gabriel Moreno on the injured list with a groin strain and call up Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Diamondbacks Select Adrian Del Castillo

2:30pm: The Diamondbacks have officially announced these moves and others. Del Castillo has been selected and Moreno has been placed on the IL with a strained left adductor.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 10

Adrian Del Castillo smashes three bombs in one game

Powering the Reno Aces to their 12th consecutive win, which is the longest winning streak by any team in the Minor Leagues this season, Adrian Del Castillo furthered his case for joining the Diamondbacks sometime this year by smashing three home runs.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 20

Adrian Del Castillo listed as D-backs’ top candidate for MLB call-up this season

Adrian Del Castillo has made hitting a baseball look easy this season with the Reno Aces, leading the league in hits, doubles, and ranking sixth in runs scored.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 10

Adrian Del Castillo, Spencer Giesting named Diamondbacks’ Minor League Players of the Month in May

The Diamondbacks have named their Minor League Player and Pitch of the Month for May 2024. Reno Aces catcher Adrian Del Castillo was named the organization’s Player of the Month while Hillsboro left-hander Spencer Giesting was named Pitcher of the Month.