Rusney Castillo Clears Waivers, Sent to Triple-A: Latest Comments, Reaction

Less than two years after lavishing Rusney Castillo with a $72.5 million contract, the Boston Red Sox placed the Cuban outfielder on waivers. Castillo later cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reported the news of Castillo's demotion on Monday. Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball originally reported the news Sunday.

Castillo, 28, has appeared in only nine games this season. He's recorded two hits in eight at bats and spent most of the year in Pawtucket.

Castillo is owed the balance of his $10.5 million contract in 2016, followed by $46 million over the next four seasons. Billed as a five-tool superstar in the making after defecting…