They say hard work pays off, and Diego Castillo is the embodiment of that statement.
After a breakout spring that saw the 24-year-old blast six home runs and a batting average above .345, Castillo was named to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Opening Day roster on Monday morning.
The move was first announced by international scout Roney Calderon Jr. late Sunday night and was confirmed by the team on Monday, and it seems likely he’ll have an immediate role in the Pirates lineup since Ke’Bryan Hayes will likely miss the opening series with an ankle injury.