Max Castillo (baseball)

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20+13 innings pitched. On December 19, 2023, Castillo was designated for assignment. [10]

Philadelphia Phillies

On January 2, 2024, Castillo was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. [11] [12] On February 2, the Red Sox designated him for assignment following the acquisition of Tyler Heineman. [13] He was then claimed by the Philadelphia Phillies on February 7. [14] Castillo was optioned to the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs to begin the 2024 season. [15]

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Max Castillo
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Castillo with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2022
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: (1999-05-04) May 4, 1999 (age 24)
Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 19, 2022, for the Toronto Blue Jays