Texas Rangers Sign Versatile Infielder Diego Castillo

0:00It's April 28th. Welcome in. This is MLB News today, where the game meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Texas Rangers just ain't. In Fielder, Diego Castillo, to a minor league deal, pulling him from the Mexican leagues, Algo De Nero's Del Unión Laguna. This 28-year-old versatile player is likely headed to Triple A Round Rock to bolster their depth. Castillo has dipped his toes in the majors across three seasons, peaking with 2083 played appearances for the 2000, 22 pirates. He's got a career-slash line of 208 over 257, over 383, with 11 homers in limited action, including brief stops with the Diamondbacks and twins last couple years. What stands out is his track record in the upper minors, where he's been a solid on-base guy with a 279 over 300. 84 over 481 line across five Triple A stints. Defensively, he's logged over 1200 innings each at second-third in shortstop, plus time at first base and in the outfield corners.

1:06Last season was rougher, hitting 262 over 342 over 395 in Triple A for the Mets and Royals. Affiliates, followed by a quiet winter in Venezuela. But he exploded in Mexico with 38 played appearances, slashing 559 over 605 over 853, including two homers and more walks than whiffs. The heater caught the Ranger's eye in this hitter-friendly league, positioning Castillo as a multi-tool option who could climb back up if he keeps. Raving.