Cincinnati Reds’ Luis Castillo justifies trade of Dan Straily

The Cincinnati Reds traded Dan Straily to the Miami Marlins for three prospects.

When the Cincinnati Reds traded Dan Straily to the Miami Marlins for Austin Brice, Isaiah White, and Luis Castillo, the commentary was immediate and brutal. Straily was the most consistent starter for the Reds last year. Now Brice and Castillo are trying to prove the Reds right.

Brice made his Reds’ debut on May 5th. He pitched two innings of shutout ball and didn’t allow a run until his fourth outing. So far this season, Brice’s WHIP is a very respectable 1.11.

Unfortunately, Brice followed an exceptional first month with a sub-par second month. In June Brice’s WHIP ballooned to 1.84. In turn his season long ERA…