The Phillies have acquired infielder Rodolfo Castro from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter.
Born in Los Llanos, Dominican Republic, Castro, 24, has spent parts of the last three seasons with the Pirates after being signed by Pittsburgh as an amateur free agent on Oct. 30, 2015.Pirates shortstop Rodolfo Castro takes a throw from catcher Austin Hedges during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, June 5, 2023.
Overall, he is slashing .228/.317/.355 with 45 hits, seven doubles, six home runs, 21 walks and 62 strikeouts in 224 plate appearancesCopyright © 2023 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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