The Blue Jays released Castro on Jan. 9. Castro had agreed to a minor-league contract with a spring training invite in November. It's possible he's now being cut loose in order to pursue another opportunity overseas, although that has not been confirmed. Castro is a career .219/.292/.380 hitter over parts of three big-league seasons.
Rodolfo Castro: Everything you need to know
Rodolfo Castro
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Birthdate
5/21/1999 (26)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'0", 205 lbs
Birthplace
Los Llanos, DOM
Position
SS
Career History
Philadelphia Phillies
2023-2026
(3 seasons)
Pittsburgh Pirates
2020-2023
(4 seasons)
Rodolfo Castro: Breaking News
The Blue Jays signed Castro to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of WHDH 7News in Boston reports. Castro spent the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the Phillies organization, slashing .235/.324/.421with 19 homers and 18 steals over 133 contests. The 26-year-old utility infielder last appeared in the majors in 2023 and is likely to begin next season at Triple-A Buffalo.
The Phillies re-signed Castro to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Castro was outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster earlier this month but has returned on a minors pact. The infielder missed the bulk of the 2024 season with shoulder and thumb injuries. The 25-year-old Castro sports a career .219/.292/.380 batting line over parts of three major-league seasons.