Phillies Lose 24-Year-Old Strikeout Specialist to Rockies
Summary
Eiberson Castellano, a 24-year-old pitcher previously with the Philadelphia Phillies, has signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies. Castellano first appeared promising in the Phillies' minor league system but struggled in the past season. He will start play with the Rockies' Triple-A team.Key Facts
- Eiberson Castellano is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher.
- Castellano was originally signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent from Venezuela in 2018.
- He had 136 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings with a 3.99 ERA last season in the minors.
- Castellano was named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Year by MLB.com.
- He was picked by the Minnesota Twins in the Rule 5 Draft but returned to the Phillies when he didn't make the major league roster.
- Castellano struggled with a 6.44 ERA in 36 1/3 innings last season.
- He has now signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
- Castellano will begin play for the Rockies at Triple-A Albuquerque.
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