Ryan Castellani

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43+1⁄3 innings. He returned to the Salt River Rafters following 2019. On June 23, 2020, it was announced that Castellani had tested positive for COVID-19. [8] He returned in time for the start of summer camp on July 4. [9]

Castellani made his major league debut with the Rockies on August 8, 2020, against the Seattle Mariners, retiring the first 12 batters he faced. [10] In his rookie year, Castellani logged a 1–4 record and 5.82 ERA in 10 appearances.

Castellani only made one appearance for the Rockies in 2021, giving up 2 runs in 3+1⁄3 innings, before he was designated for assignment on June 24, 2021. [11] He was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on June 30. [12] He elected free agency on November 7, 2021.

Oakland Athletics

On November 23, 2021, Castellani signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. [13] He spent time with the Athletics in spring training, and was optioned to minor league camp before the 2022 season began. [14] On April 15, 2022, Castellani was added to the Athletics roster for their road trip to Toronto as a COVID-related substitute. [15] Castellani made 3 scoreless appearances for Oakland, striking out one in 2.2 innings of work. On April 29, he was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. [16] He struggled to an 11.97 ERA in 26 games for Las Vegas before he was released on July 28, 2022.

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On February 13, 2023, Castellani signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [17] Prior to the start of the AA season, on May 1, Castellani was traded to the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for future considerations. [18] He became a free agent following the season after not appearing in a game.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 6, 2024, Castellani signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. [19] In 7 starts for Unión Laguna, he struggled immensely, going 0-2 with a 7.33 ERA with more walks (20) than strikeouts (13) across 27 innings pitched. Castellani was released on July 22. [20]

World Baseball Classic

Castellani opened two games for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic in March 2023, with two earned runs and three strikeouts over four innings. [21]

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Ryan Castellani
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-04-01) April 1, 1996 (age 28)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 8, 2020, for the Colorado Rockies
Manager
31 Mike Piazza
Coaches
Bench Coach 10 Blake Butera
Pitching Coach 58 Mike Borzello
First Base & Infield Coach 4 Jack Santora
Third Base & Hitting Coach 13 Chris Denorfia
Bullpen Coach 50 Jason Simontacchi
Bullpen Catcher 14 Marcus Mastrobuoni
Outfield Coach 34 Michele Gerali
Coach 55 Joe Hsu
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