Lendy Castillo

Lendy Enrique Castillo Artiles (born April 8, 1989) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Castillo and the second or maternal family name is Artiles.
Lendy Castillo
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1989-04-08) April 8, 1989
Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
Batted: Switch Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 9, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through 2012 season)
Win-loss record0–1
Earned run average7.88
Strikeouts13
Teams

Career

Philadelphia Phillies

Castillo signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent. He debuted in the Phillies' minor league organization in 2007 as a shortstop. The Phillies converted Castillo into a pitcher in 2010, and he pitched for the Phillies' organization in 2010 and 2011.[1] He was used primarily as a starting pitcher in 2010 and as a relief pitcher in 2011.[2]

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs selected Castillo from the Phillies organization in the 2011 Rule 5 draft.[3] Castillo made the Cubs' Opening Day roster. Castillo was designated for assignment on January 26, 2013, to make room for Carlos Villanueva.[4] He cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.[5] Castillo began the 2013 season with the Class-A Kane County Cougars.

Toronto Blue Jays

On August 18, 2015, Castillo signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[6] He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[7]

Rangers/BlueJays

During the 2015 season, Castillo pitched in the Texas and Toronto organizations, seeing time with Class-A High Desert Mavericks, Class-A Dunedin Blue Jays and Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. In 27 games, including one start, between the three teams, Castillo posted a 2–2 record with a 4.78 ERA and 39 strikeouts.

Detroit Tigers

On December 11, 2015, Castillo signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers, and was invited to spring training.[8] He was released on July 23, 2016.

Cleveland Indians

Castillo signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on August 1, 2016, but was released on August 12.

New Jersey Jackals

On March 14, 2018, Castillo signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League.

Generales de Durango

He left the team on June 8, 2018, to sign with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on July 14, 2018.

New Jersey Jackals (second stint)

On February 16, 2019, Castillo signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League. He became a free agent following the season.

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References
  1. "Lendy Castillo's chances to make Cubs continue to improve".
  3. reporter, Dave van Dyck, Tribune. "Cubs pick Class A pitcher in draft".
  4. Yellon, Al (January 26, 2013). "Carlos Villanueva Deal Official, Lendy Castillo DFAd". Retrieved January 26, 2013.
  5. Seco, Daniel (February 5, 2013). "Cubs Outright Lendy Castillo To Triple-A". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  6. "Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in August". MLB.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  7. "Florida State League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  8. Jahnke, James (December 11, 2015). "Tigers sign 17 minor leaguers, invite 6 to camp". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
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