The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned Adrian Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Del Castillo struggled this spring, collecting just three hits in 24 at-bats and striking out 12 times. With this move, the Diamondbacks' major league camp roster is now down to 34 players.

Adrian Del Castillo (arm) will take the field as catcher for his first start of the spring Friday against the Royals, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

After opening Cactus League play with two starts at DH due to right arm fatigue, the young backstop is now good to go behind the plate. Del Castillo’s in the mix for the Diamondbacks’ backup catcher gig behind Gabriel Moreno. He’s a long shot for fantasy relevance unless injuries open the door, but this step forward keeps him in the conversation for deep-league rosters.

Adrian Del Castillo will begin Cactus League play as a designated hitter due to right arm fatigue, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. The Diamondbacks don't view the issue as serious and expect him to resume catching in games by early March. Del Castillo is competing for the backup catcher role behind Gabriel Moreno.

Fantasy Impact

While this appears to be a minor setback, it could limit Del Castillo's chances of winning the backup catching job if he misses significant defensive reps early in camp. If he returns on schedule, he'll remain in the mix for the role, though his fantasy value is minimal unless he secures regular playing time.

Adrian Del Castillo went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and three RBI in the Diamondbacks' 14-4 rout of the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores Del Castillo's growing reliability as a power source in the lineup, especially considering his solid .293 batting average and his contribution of 17 RBI in just 23 games this season. His ability to connect for extra-base hits, evidenced by his four homers and four doubles, boosts his fantasy value significantly. However, fantasy managers should be wary of his high strikeout rate (0.342), which could undermine his batting average over time. Del Castillo's recent surge, coupled with a robust .369 wOBA, suggests he could be a valuable asset in fantasy lineups, particularly in leagues that value power-hitting catchers.

Adrian Del Castillo is in the starting lineup for the Diamondbacks Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Del Castillo will start behind the plate and bat eighth against the Rangers. He is hitting .282, with three home runs, and 14 RBI this season.