Arizona Diamondbacks designate INF Diego Castillo for assignment

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Jacob Hardin | Last updated 12/22/23

As well as making the Lourdes Gurriel Jr. signing official, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have designated INF Diego Castillo for assignment.

The #Dbacks agreed to terms with OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on a 3-year contract with a club option for the fourth year.

In a corresponding move, INF Diego Castillo was designated for assignment.

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) December 22, 2023

Castillo played with the Reno Aces last season. During his time in triple-A, he posted an impressive .313 batting average while scoring 94 runs and recording an .840 OPS.

The 26-year-old does have some brief experience in the major leagues, as he made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022. However, through 96 games with the Pirates, Castillo struggled at the plate, posting a .206 batting average and striking out 75 times.

Castillo played in just one game with the Diamondbacks, and it came on July 31st during a pinch-hit appearance in the 10th inning. He flied out to right field in this lone plate appearance.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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