The Houston Astros agreed to a minor-league deal with right-hander Miguel Castro, a source told KPRC 2 Houston's Ari Alexander.
Castro reportedly received an invitation to big-league spring training and could earn $1.5 million, plus performance bonuses, if he pitches in the majors.
Castro spent the last two campaigns with the Arizona Diamondbacks, authoring a 4.60 ERA and 7.8 K/9 in 86 appearances.
The 30-year-old reliever only appeared in 11 games last season after missing most of the campaign with shoulder inflammation. He was released by the D-Backs in August.
Castro joins the seventh team of his 10-year career, during which he's struck out 410 in 460 2/3 innings. He'll help fortify an Astros bullpen that's been a strength in recent seasons.
Astros' projected bullpen in 2025
| PLAYER | THROWS |
|---|---|
| Josh Hader | L |
| Bryan Abreu | R |
| Ryan Pressly | R |
| Tayler Scott | R |
| Bryan King | L |
| Kaleb Ort | R |
| Forrest Whitley | R |
| Miguel Castro | R |
Houston has been busy this winter, trading Kyle Tucker, signing Christian Walker, and acquiring Isaac Paredes and Taylor Trammell.
