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It’s minor league roster shuffling season. It’s the time of year when minor league rosters begin to shuffle a bit, moving guys up for promotions, filling out rosters to deal with injuries, and releasing or trading players to provide better career opportunities.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26

Rockies Sign Diego Castillo To Minors Deal

The Rockies have signed right-hander Diego Castillo to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. The pact includes an invitation for Castillo (who turns 31 next month) to attend Colorado’s big league spring camp.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 29

Twins designate Diego Castillo, select contract of Randy Dobnak

The Twins selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak ahead of Sunday’s season finale against the Baltimore Orioles. As a corresponding

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 4

Twins recall Louie Varland, option Diego Castillo

The Twins recalled right-hander Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and optioned right-handed reliever Diego Castillo back to the Saints as the corresponding move. It always appeared to be just a matter of time before Varland would be back up for his sixth stint with the Twins.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Twins Select Diego Castillo, Michael Helman; Activate Brooks Lee

The Twins announced a flurry of roster moves this afternoon as they selected the contracts of right-hander Diego Castillo and utility hitter Michael Helman to the big league roster.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Twins Re-Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal

The Twins have re-signed right-hander Diego Castillo to a minor league deal, per Theodore Tollefson of Twins Daily on X. The righty well rejoin the St.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 18

Former Mariners' Reliever Hits Free Agency Once Again as Career Turbulence Continues

Reliever Diego Castillo was once a valued member of the Seattle Mariners' bullpen, but now he's struggling to hold down a job. Castillo, who resurfaced with the Minnesota Twins at the end of May, has elected free agency once again.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Veteran reliever elects free agency after release from Twins

Veteran reliever Diego Castillo has elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Twins last week.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Twins designate reliever for assignment

Castillo inked a minor league deal during spring training and was selected to the MLB roster late last month.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28, 2024

Twins Select Diego Castillo

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Diego Castillo. The club opened a 40-man roster spot by transferring right-hander Justin Topa to the 60-day injured list.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 27, 2024

Twins Call Up Proven Big League Reliever Who’s Been Dominating in St. Paul

The Minnesota Twins are sending Cody Funderburk down to Triple A, after he posted a 5.18 ERA in 24.1 innings out of the bullpen this season. The corresponding move is a call-up of right-handed reliever Diego Castillo, an MLB veteran who has been dominant out of the St.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5, 2024

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30, 2024

Twins Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal

The Twins have signed reliever Diego Castillo to a minor league contract. The former Rays and Mariners setup man was announced as part of the Opening Day roster for their Triple-A affiliate in St.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20, 2024

Orioles Outright Diego Castillo

The Orioles announced that infielder Diego Castillo has gone unclaimed on waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk. He remains in the organization and seems likely to get a non-roster invite to big league Spring Training.

New York Yankees News / Burn City Sports / February 6, 2024

It has been a wild offseason for Diego Castillo

Diego Castillo, a 26-year-old infielder from Venezuela, has recently endured a tumultuous few weeks as he navigates through various waiver moves. Last season, Castillo spent the majority of his time with the Reno Aces.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 30, 2024

Yankees DFA Veteran Utility Man After Surprisingly Short Stint In Organization

The New York Yankees have been pretty busy lately. New York is looking to contend in 2024 and the club clearly has shown that this offseason. The Yankees made arguably the biggest trade of the offseason by landing superstar slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 29, 2024

Yankees designate infielder for assignment to clear space on 40-man roster

When the Yankees claimed left-handed pitcher Matt Gage off of waivers for their bullpen, they needed to clear space on their 40-man roster. The easiest way to do so is to designate a player on the roster for assignment, and infielder Diego Castillo will have to return to waivers after they claimed him from the New York Mets.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 5, 2024

Mets Claim Veteran Infielder From Diamondbacks

The New York Mets are adding to their already strong infield depth by plucking players from the National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks. On Friday, the Mets claimed infielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 26, 2023

Former Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays Reliever Signs Deal with World Series Champs

Former Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays reliever Diego Castillo has a new home after signing a deal with the World Champion Texas Rangers. Per MLBTradeRumors: The Rangers have signed right-hander Diego Castillo to a minor league contract, according to Castillo’s player page on MLB.com.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 22, 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks designate INF Diego Castillo for assignment

As well as making the Lourdes Gurriel Jr. signing official, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have designated INF Diego Castillo for assignment.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 29, 2023

Diamondbacks 2023 Player Review: Diego Castillo

This article is part of a series of player reviews for the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a surprising and marvelous year for the team as they won 84 games to make the postseason.