Toronto Blue Jays release switch-hitting infielder acquired following World Series

According to the Buffalo Bison's official transaction log, The Blue Jays released switch-hitting infielder Rodolfo Castro.

Toronto signed Castro with an invite to spring training following the Blue Jays heartbreaking World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The 26 year-old played in parts of three big league seasons from 2021-23, with most of that time coming in Pittsburgh.

Prior to the 2025 season, Castro had been a switch-hitter who was considerably better as a right-handed hitter (.264/.331/.528) than as a left-handed hitter (.191/.268/.286).

A native of Los Llanos, Dominican Republic, Castro spent 2025 with the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A affiliates, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

In 2025, Castro dropped switch-hitting and focused on his right-handed swing, hitting .235 with 72 hits, 19 home runs, 82 runs batted in and an OPS of .745 in 456 at-bats over 133 games for the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate.

He's a career .236/.320/.434 hitter in parts of five seasons at the Triple-A level.

Defensively, he has at least 1899 innings of professional experience at each of third base, shortstop and second base.

Castro has posted sub-par grades in the middle infield but notched strong grades in his 315 big league innings at the hot corner.

During his prospect days, Baseball America labeled him a serviceable defender at all three positions and profiled him as a future bench piece.

Castro is currently playing for Estrellas of the Dominican Winter League. The Blue Jays open their spring training schedule on Feb. 21 against the Phillies.

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