US EditionWhite Sox Acquire Right-Hander Miguel Castro in a Trade with the Astros
- On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Chicago White Sox added experienced pitcher Miguel Castro to their roster in a trade with the Houston Astros, ahead of a series against the Cubs.
- The White Sox made the trade to address their struggling bullpen, which ranks in the bottom half of MLB with a 4.42 ERA and has blown seven saves in 44 games this season.
- Castro, 30, posted strong Triple-A numbers with a 2.29 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 appearances for Sugar Land in the Astros system this season.
- He has appeared in 419 major league games, maintaining a 4.20 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP, and brings bullpen closing experience with a total of 14 saves in his career, including seven recorded in 2023, according to Mike Rodriguez.
- The White Sox hope Castro can stabilize their inexperienced bullpen and improve late-inning performance, though he must prove he still competes effectively at the MLB level.
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White Sox acquire right-hander Miguel Castro in a trade with the Astros
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The White Sox are acquiring right-hander Miguel Castro from the Astros, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Astros general manager Dana Brown tells Chandler Rome of The Athletic that Houston receives cash considerations in return. Castro, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Astros in the offseason. He has since pitched 19 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level with a 2.29 earned run average. His 10.1% walk rate is a tad high but he’s striking out …
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