Luis Castillo is drawing loads of attention because the commerce deadline nears, and in accordance with Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds’ focus appears to be on getting younger expertise for Castillo somewhat than utilizing him as an avenue to chop payroll. The concept of getting a rival workforce tackle Mike Moustakas’ contract as a part of a Castillo deal hasn’t come up in latest negotiations, Nightengale writes, although the Reds had been open to such an idea in different talks final 12 months. Nevertheless, as Cincinnati has moved some salaries off the books in subsequent offers, payroll cuts now not appear to be as huge a precedence.
Castillo isn’t the one commerce chip on the roster, because the Reds put “a excessive asking value” on infielder Donovan Solano in latest talks with an unknown membership. Solano has hit a powerful .313/.371/.450 in 89 plate appearances this season, attempting to make up for misplaced time after a hamstring damage delayed his 2022 debut till June 22. Cincinnati inked Solano to a one-year, $4.5MM deal in March, so he can be a pure rental for any membership trying so as to add a flexible infielder and veteran right-handed bat to the combination.
Extra from across the Nationwide League…
- After two months on the injured record as a consequence of a shoulder impingement, Steven Matz’s return to the Cardinals rotation was lower quick by a left knee pressure. Supervisor Oliver Marmol informed reporters (together with Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat) that Matz will endure an MRI tomorrow. The left-hander was pitching properly earlier than struggling the damage within the sixth inning, as he got here up limping after stumbling whereas attempting to subject a grounder. The Cardinals have off-days on Monday and Thursday, so the workforce has some flexibility in maneuvering its rotation till a call is made about Matz’s standing.
- Evan Longoria appears to be headed again to the 10-day injured record, because the Giants veteran left tonight’s sport as a consequence of a proper hamstring pressure. The severity of the pressure isn’t but recognized, however it should mark the third IL stint of the 12 months for Longoria — he has been restricted to 49 video games as a consequence of finger surgical procedure and a left indirect pressure. Tommy La Stella and Brandon Crawford are additionally on San Francisco’s injured record, leaving the workforce shorter on infielders if Longoria certainly has to overlook extra time.
- The Padres have used a six-man rotation because the begin of Could, however supervisor Bob Melvin informed reporters (together with Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune) that after one flip via a five-man rotation during the last week, the membership will once more use 5 begins for at the least the subsequent week. Nick Martinez appears to have settled right into a bullpen position during the last month whereas pitching some high-leverage innings, whereas MacKenzie Gore may also proceed for use out of the pen with the intention to assist handle his innings. Gore has a mixed 73 2/3 innings within the majors and minors this season, already above the 50 1/3 frames he pitched throughout 4 completely different minor league ranges in 2021. In fact, San Diego’s pitching plans may presumably be impacted by accidents, trades, or different developments, however this rotation depth has been a significant purpose for the Padres’ success this 12 months.
