ST. PETERSBURG – Diego Castillo is set to rejoin the Rays’ beleaguered bullpen on Friday, saying the time away dealing with shoulder inflammation should also help him pitch better than he did in a rough stretch before going on the injured list June 23.
“It definitely helped,’’ Castillo said, via team translator Manny Navarro. “Obviously with the physical ailment like that, like I had, it’s going to affect the way you pitch. But, yes, having the time off and doing my rehab and my work, I think it’s helped prepare me accordingly.’’
The Rays are hoping he can help, as they are now without two of their more experienced, though recently struggling, relievers.