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Pittsburgh Pirates Minors: Getting to Know Rodolfo Castro

Jul 7, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington observes Summer Training workouts at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates added infielder Rodolfo Castro to the 40-man roster to protect him from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. Let’s get to know the switch hitting prospect and examine why the Pirates protected him

Switch hitting middle infielder Rodolfo Castro is now a member of the 40-man roster for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Friday afternoon, the Pirates added Castro, along with Max Kranick, to the 40-man roster.