Kervin Castro is a right-handed pitcher from Maracay, Venezuela, born February 7, 1999, and currently working out of the New York Yankees bullpen. Through 5.1 innings in 2026, he’s posting a 1.69 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP — numbers that have the Yankees organization quietly excited about what he can become.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Kervin Castro
- Position: Pitcher (Relief)
- Team: New York Yankees
- Jersey 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
Maracay is one of Venezuela’s most storied baseball cities, and Castro came up through the traditional path: academy ball, the minor leagues, and years of refining his arm before scouts took notice. He made his MLB debut on September 7, 2021, joining the long line of Venezuelan arms who’ve carved out careers in the big leagues.
Professional Career
Castro’s road to the majors hasn’t been a straight line. After his 2021 debut, he spent time with the Chicago Cubs in 2022, going 0-1 with a 7.59 ERA over 10.2 innings. That same year he also logged 12.1 innings with a 10.22 ERA — the kind of rough stretch that’s part of any young reliever’s learning curve at the highest level.
The move to New York has brought a different version of Castro. In 2026, he’s striking out batters at a strong clip — 7 strikeouts in 5.1 innings — while keeping baserunners off the board. A WHIP of 0.94 tells you he’s commanding the zone, which is exactly what a bullpen arm needs to stick in pinstripes.
Career Stats
- 2026 – New York Yankees: 1.69 ERA | 0-0 | 7 K | 0.94 WHIP | 5.1 IP
- 2022 – (Other): 10.22 ERA | 0-1 | 11 K | 1.78 WHIP | 12.1 IP
- 2022 – Chicago Cubs: 7.59 ERA | 0-1 | 7 K | 1.50 WHIP | 10.2 IP
Awards and Recognition
Castro hasn’t collected individual hardware yet, but his 2026 numbers put him in a position to earn real recognition if he keeps this up. The Yankees don’t hand bullpen roles to just anyone — being here is already a statement.
Worth Knowing
At 27, Castro is still on the younger side of a reliever’s prime. Most power arms don’t peak until their late 20s, which means the best version of Kervin Castro could still be ahead of him. The Yankees are betting on exactly that.
