Royals Recall Pitcher; Option Reliever

The Kansas City Royals have recalled their 16th-ranked prospect. 

The club has recalled pitcher Max Castillo for a Sunday start against the Detroit Tigers. 

In a corresponding move, Wyatt Mills has been optioned.

Updated Kansas City Royals roster/depth chart:

•SP Max Castillo recalled.
•RP Wyatt Mills optioned.

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Castillo threw 4.2 innings of two-run baseball, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out five. 

It's not yet clear if the the twenty-three-year-old rookie will stick around with the big league club following the start. In the minors this season, Castillo has posted a solid 3.29 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 75 strikeouts over 68 innings. He holds a 6-2 record and in 15 appearances he's started 12 games. 

In the major leagues, Castillo has been even better, registering a 2.97 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 28 strikeouts over 30 innings. In 11 games, he's made four starts. 

The Royals acquired Castillo in the deal that sent Whit Merrifield to the Toronto Blue Jays. 

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With Castillo getting the call to start on Sunday, someone needed to be optioned to make room on the roster. 

As a result, the Royals sent pitcher Wyatt Mills down to Triple-A Omaha. 

The twenty-seven year old has thrown a 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 26 strikeouts over 29 innings in the majors this season. 

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