At this point in time one of the biggest busts among free agent signings in Red Sox history, Castillo has had a renaissance of sorts for himself this spring statistically.
With an OPS of 1.167, a batting average of .467 and an OBP of .435, Castillo is having the best spring thus far for the Red Sox.
Yes, you read that right. Rusney Castillo is having the best spring thus far for the Red Sox.
In a Boston media market where much of the news regarding Castillo is notably negative, as it should be, this is a welcome change to the aura surrounding the prospects of the young Cuban.
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As it looks now, though, Castillo is still obviously going to be in AAA as the Red Sox have the best young outfield in the American League. If Castillo can parlay his spring success into success against AAA pitching, he could become an interesting trade chip for the Red Sox down the line to a non-contender who won’t go over the luxury tax and be fined by purchasing Castillo’s contract.