Kervin Castro is a Venezuelan right-hander working out of the New York Yankees bullpen, and his 2026 numbers are turning heads: a 1.69 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 5.1 innings pitched. For a pitcher who logged ERA figures north of 7.00 just a few years ago, that kind of turnaround is worth paying attention to.
Quick Profile
- 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 was born and raised in Maracay, Venezuela — a city with a deep baseball tradition and a long history of producing major-league arms. He worked his way through the minor leagues and reached the majors on September 7, 2021, joining a pipeline of Venezuelan pitching talent that has made its mark on the game for decades.
Professional Career
Castro’s path to New York wasn’t a straight line. In 2022, he split time between the Chicago Cubs and another organization, and the results were rough. He posted a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 innings with the Cubs and a 10.22 ERA in 12.1 innings elsewhere — 11 strikeouts across the two stints, but far too many runs allowed.
Joining the Yankees gave Castro a fresh start, and he’s made the most of it. Through 2026, he’s been one of the more reliable arms in New York’s relief corps, keeping hitters off-balance and limiting traffic on the bases. Seven strikeouts, a sub-1.00 WHIP, and an ERA under 2.00 tell the story of a pitcher who figured something out.
Career Stats
- 2026 — New York Yankees: 5.1 IP | 1.69 ERA | 0.94 WHIP | 7 K | 0-0
- 2022 — Chicago Cubs: 10.2 IP | 7.59 ERA | 1.50 WHIP | 7 K | 0-1
- 2022 — Other: 12.1 IP | 10.22 ERA | 1.78 WHIP | 11 K | 0-1
Awards & Records
Castro hasn’t collected individual hardware at the MLB level yet, but that’s not the point right now. His focus is on locking down a permanent role in the Yankees bullpen — and the 2026 numbers suggest he’s on the right track.
The Bigger Picture
Castro’s story is a straightforward one about sticking with it. He debuted in 2021, struggled badly in 2022, and kept working. Now, pitching for one of baseball’s most scrutinized franchises, he’s posting the kind of numbers that make a bullpen coach sleep a little easier. From a 10.22 ERA to 1.69 — that’s not luck, that’s development.
