Daniel Castro (baseball) explained

Daniel Castro
Team:Sultanes de Monterrey
Number:24
Position:Infielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:14 November 1992
Birth Place:Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 17
Debutyear:2015
Debutteam:Atlanta Braves
Statyear:2018 season
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.210
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:3
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:18
Teams:

Daniel Alejandro Castro Cruz (born November 14, 1992) is a Mexican professional baseball infielder for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies.

Career

Atlanta Braves

On May 28, 2010, Castro signed with the Atlanta Braves as a free agent.[1] They allowed him to play for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League to gain experience in 2012 and 2013.[2] In August 2013, the Braves assigned Castro to the Lynchburg Hillcats of the High-A Carolina League.[3]

After Castro began the 2015 season with the Gwinnett Braves of the Triple-A International League, the Braves promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on June 17, 2015.[4] He recorded his first Major league hit against the Boston Red Sox while pinch-hitting for relief pitcher Nick Masset.[5] He was optioned to Gwinnett the next day.[6] The Braves recalled Castro on July 25, after the Braves traded Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson.[7] Castro was optioned back to Gwinnett on August 8, along with Todd Cunningham, after the Braves acquired Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn from the Cleveland Indians.[8]

Castro was recalled to the major leagues on April 13, 2016, after beginning the season at Gwinnett.[9] He filled in at second base, third base, and shortstop when needed, and hit .182 in 42 games. After starting shortstop Erick Aybar was reactivated on June 12, Castro was optioned to the minors.[10] On October 11, he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Gwinnett.[11] Castro elected free agency after the season on November 7.[12]

Colorado Rockies

On November 21, 2016, Castro signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization.[13] In 115 games for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, Castro slashed .306/.344/.398 with three home runs and 45 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[14]

On January 30, 2018, Castro re-signed with the Rockies on a new minor league contract. He was called up to the major leagues on May 1.[15] Castro was designated for assignment on July 21. He elected free agency on October 12.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On November 12, 2018, Castro signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was assigned to the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers to start the 2019 season.

Seattle Mariners

On July 28, 2019, Castro was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Kristopher Negrón.[16] In 29 games for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he slashed .214/.261/.295 with two home runs and seven RBI. Castro elected free agency following the season on November 4.[17]

Toros de Tijuana

On February 24, 2020, Castro signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. Castro did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[18]

Sultanes de Monterrey

On September 27, 2021, Castro, along with P Jake Sanchez and C Victor Ortega, were traded to the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: AFL Action: Castro Hopes To Make Mark For Braves. June 18, 2015. Baseball America. November 15, 2014.
  2. News: Daniel Castro llega a Saraperos. June 18, 2015. Rey De Los Desportes. June 17, 2015. Spanish. https://web.archive.org/web/20160508184059/http://www.reydelosdeportes.com/DetalleNoticia.aspx?IdNoticia=4367. May 8, 2016. dead.
  3. News: García. Israel. Se va contento Daniel Castro. June 18, 2015. Zòcalo Saltillo. June 6, 2013. Spanish. April 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427092311/http://www.zocalo.com.mx/seccion/articulo/se-va-contento-daniel-castro-1375770683. dead.
  4. News: Collazo. Carlos. Braves option Foltynewicz, call up Castro. June 18, 2015. MLB.com. June 17, 2015. September 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170906005412/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/131243338/braves-option-right-hander-mike-foltynewicz/. dead.
  5. News: Bain. Matthew. Braves 5, Red Sox 2. June 22, 2015. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. June 17, 2015.
  6. News: Collazo. Carlos. Braves option Castro to Triple-A, recall Perez. June 22, 2015. MLB.com. June 18, 2015. April 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160423160256/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/131461642/braves-option-daniel-castro-recall-eury-perez. dead.
  7. News: Cunningham. Michael. Braves promote Garcia, Castro from Gwinnett. April 14, 2016. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. July 25, 2015.
  8. News: O'Brien. David. Braves rookie Castro left good impression. April 13, 2016. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. August 8, 2015.
  9. News: Bowman. Mark. Castro recalled; could get starts at SS. April 13, 2016. MLB.com. April 13, 2016. April 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160423165303/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/172101948/daniel-castro-could-see-time-as-braves-ss. dead.
  10. News: James. Pat. Braves activate Aybar from DL; option Castro. June 13, 2016. MLB.com. June 12, 2016.
  11. Web site: Daniel Castro Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News. August 4, 2024. milb.com. en.
  12. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2016. 2023-05-29. baseballamerica.com. en.
  13. Web site: Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1. Eddy. Matt. baseballamerica.com. December 5, 2016. December 7, 2016.
  14. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2017. 2023-06-03. baseballamerica.com. en.
  15. News: Thosar. Deesha. Rox summon Castro, option McMahon. May 1, 2018. MLB.com. May 1, 2018.
  16. Web site: Dodgers deal for Mariners utility player Negron. ESPN. July 28, 2019. July 28, 2019.
  17. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2019. Matt Eddy. Baseball America. November 7, 2019. November 7, 2019.
  18. Web site: Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season.
  19. Web site: BRAZO SEGURO Y EXPERIENCIA DE GRANDES LIGAS REFUERZAN A SULTANES. sultanes.com.mx. ES. September 28, 2021.