The Marlins have chosen the contract of left-hander Daniel Castano from Triple-A, in response to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald (X link). Southpaw Enmanuel De Jesus shall be optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville within the corresponding transaction.
The transfer brings a contemporary arm into Miami’s bullpen, as De Jesus tossed 4 1/3 innings in yesterday’s 8-4 loss to the Phillies. This marked De Jesus’ Main League debut, because the Fish solely chosen him to their energetic roster on Friday. After that cup of espresso within the Present, De Jesus will head again to Triple-A to get replaced by Castano, whose participation within the 2023 season has additionally consisted of a single recreation — one inning of labor manner again on April 7.
Castano noticed extra important motion with the Marlins in 2020-22, as he tossed 85 2/3 innings whereas beginning 17 of twenty-two video games throughout that three-season stretch (whereas posting a 3.89 ERA). Since Miami shall be utilizing a bullpen recreation in opposition to the Phillies in the present day, Castano seems to be to be in line for some multi-inning work, or maybe will simply be readily available to supply some further depth.
Over 57 2/3 innings with Jacksonville this season, Castano has began eight of 18 appearances, posting a 4.06 ERA, a 22.36% strikeout fee, and eight.94% stroll fee whereas additionally battling some accidents. The Marlins have additionally twice designated the lefty for task and outrighted him off their 40-man roster in 2023, with Castano foregoing an opportunity at free company to just accept the outright task again in June.
