The Yankees faced the Reds on Thursday night, with Cincinnati ultimately winning 7–6, thanks in large part to pitcher Luis Castillo’s seven innings, in which he surrendered one run while recording eight strikeouts.
New York right fielder Matt Carpenter previously played against Castillo while on the Cardinals in the NL Central. However, Thursday night’s performance was arguably one of the best he saw from the 29-year-old pitcher, Carpenter told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, adding a nod to the trade rumors around the Reds ace.
“He looks the best I’ve ever seen him,” Carpenter said.