Blas Castano

Blas Castano, a right-handed reliever for the Colorado Rockies, was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on May 17, 2026, for the second time this season. In his brief MLB appearance on May 17 against the Diamondbacks, he pitched 2.1 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts. He was subsequently optioned back to Triple-A on May 18. At Triple-A, Castano has been highly effective with just 2 runs allowed and a 12:7 K:BB ratio across 16.1 innings. His 2026 season statistics show 10 games played, 15.1 innings pitched, 2 wins, 1 loss, 3 saves, 1 blown save, 1 hold, 14 hits allowed, 7 earned runs, 0 home runs allowed, 21 strikeouts, 5 walks, and a 4.11 ERA with 1.24 WHIP. Projections for the remainder of 2026 include 50 games, 47.8 innings pitched, 3 wins, 2 losses, 12 saves, 7 holds, 50 strikeouts, and a 3.82 ERA with 1.32 WHIP.