CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 23: Luis Castillo #58 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo was lit up during Sunday’s outing versus the Milwaukee Brewers. The right-hander, once again, struggled during the first inning, allowing three runs to cross the plate before the Reds offense even stepped into the batter’s box.
Castillo has left the Reds with no choice; the front office must option La Piedra to Triple-A Louisville in order to work out the kinks. Cincinnati has several hurlers who could temporarily replace Castillo until he gets his mechanics right.