Kervin Castro is a Venezuelan right-hander from Maracay who made his MLB debut on September 7, 2021, at just 22 years old. Now wearing No. 74 for the New York Yankees, he’s putting up some eye-catching numbers in 2026: a 1.42 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP across 6.1 innings, with 8 strikeouts in the mix.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Kervin Castro
- Position: Pitcher
- Team: New York Yankees
- Number: 74
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’10» / 234 lbs
- Born: February 7, 1999 (age 27)
- Hometown: Maracay, Venezuela
- MLB Debut: September 7, 2021
Background
Castro grew up in Maracay, Venezuela — a city with a long history of producing major-league talent. His path through the minors followed the familiar arc of many Caribbean prospects: mechanical adjustments, patience, and waiting for the right opportunity. When that call finally came in September 2021, he became another name in the proud line of Venezuelan pitchers reaching the big leagues.
Professional Career
Castro’s early MLB stints were rough, as they are for most young arms still finding their footing. In 2022, he split time between the Chicago Cubs and another organization, posting a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 innings with Chicago and a 10.22 ERA in 12.1 innings elsewhere — numbers that reflected the growing pains of a pitcher still working through his development.
The move to New York has brought a fresh start. In 2026, the difference is striking: that 1.42 ERA and 0.79 WHIP suggest he’s found a repeatable delivery and sharpened his command. Whether he slots into the rotation or settles into a bullpen role, Castro is giving the Yankees reasons to be encouraged.
Career Stats
- 2026 – New York Yankees: ERA 1.42 | 8 K | WHIP 0.79 | 6.1 IP | 0-0
- 2022 – Chicago Cubs: ERA 7.59 | 7 K | WHIP 1.50 | 10.2 IP | 0-1
- 2022 – Other: ERA 10.22 | 11 K | WHIP 1.78 | 12.1 IP | 0-1
Awards and Records
Castro hasn’t collected any individual MLB awards yet — his career is still being written. But the trajectory matters: dropping his ERA from 10.22 in 2022 to 1.42 in 2026 is exactly the kind of development story that keeps scouts and front offices invested in a young arm.
One Thing Worth Noting
At 27, Castro is still on the younger end for a pitcher carving out his MLB role. That ERA improvement — from double digits to well under 2.00 — isn’t a fluke of sample size alone; it’s a sign that the work put in between appearances is starting to pay off. The Yankees tend to reward that kind of patience and progress.
