Yankees Minor League Report: Jose Castro Powers DSL Bombers in Offensive Explosion
Get the latest Yankees Minor League Report. Jose Castro smashes two homers as the DSL Bombers win, while the DSL Yankees fall in a tight contest.
While the top tiers of the New York Yankees farm system enjoyed a day off, the organization’s youngest talents provided a mix of fireworks and frustration in the Dominican Summer League. The DSL Bombers erupted for a massive victory, while the DSL Yankees were edged out in a low-scoring affair, offering a glimpse into the depth of emerging Yankees prospects.
Castro’s Power Surge Leads Bombers in High-Scoring Affair
The DSL Bombers put on an offensive clinic, defeating the DSL Rangers Blue in a 14-7 slugfest that one observer likened to “a proper football score.” The team’s bats were relentless, collecting 14 hits to secure the commanding win.
Standout Offensive Performances
Leading the charge was left fielder Jose Castro, who delivered a spectacular performance that continues what has been a breakout campaign. The 19-year-old went 3-for-6 with two home runs and a team-high four RBIs. The powerful display underscores a fantastic season for Castro, who boasts an impressive .974 OPS.
Other key contributors included:
- Richard Meran: The right fielder went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two RBIs.
- Ruben Castillo: The center fielder added two hits, two stolen bases, and an RBI.
- Remy Veldhuisen: The first baseman chipped in with a 2-for-5 day and an RBI.
Pitching Navigates Tough Outing
On the mound, Kevin Centeno earned the win with two innings of scoreless relief, striking out three and walking one. The pitching staff weathered early trouble, with starter Alexander Almonte yielding four runs over four innings, before relievers Chaury Gomez and Josue Silvestre closed out the victory.
DSL Yankees Edged Out in Pitcher’s Duel
In a stark contrast, the DSL Yankees fell to the DSL Rangers Red in a tense 3-2 contest. The team struggled to generate offense, managing just five hits in the narrow defeat.
Matic Provides Lone Spark
The team’s offense was almost entirely provided by third baseman Richard Matic, who went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. An RBI from shortstop Mani Cedeno accounted for the only other run. Despite several players reaching base via walks and stolen bases—including two steals each for Justin Capellan and Alfiery Matos—the team could not string together the hits needed to prevail.
Pitcher Luis Rodriguez was tagged with the tough-luck loss, allowing one unearned run over 2.2 scoreless innings of relief. Starter Manuel Cruz delivered a solid outing, giving up two earned runs over 4.1 innings while striking out two.
A Quiet Day for Domestic Affiliates
Action was paused for the organization’s stateside affiliates.
- Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Off
- Double-A Somerset Patriots: Off
- High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: Off
- Low-A Tampa Tarpons: Off
Meanwhile, the season for the Florida Complex League Yankees has already concluded, shifting the focus to the developing talent in the Dominican Summer League as the minor league calendar winds down.
