Kervin Castro is a 27-year-old Venezuelan right-hander pitching for the New York Yankees. Born in Maracay on February 7, 1999, Castro made his MLB debut on September 7, 2021, and has been working his way toward becoming a reliable piece in the Bronx bullpen ever since. His 2026 numbers — a 1.42 ERA and 0.79 WHIP — suggest he may finally be turning the corner.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Kervin Castro
- Position: Pitcher (Relief)
- 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, a city in Venezuela with a deep baseball tradition and a long history of producing big-league talent. He developed his arm through Venezuelan academies, where he refined his stuff as a power reliever with improving command. He signed with the Yankees organization and worked his way up through the minors before earning his September call-up in 2021.
Since that debut, Castro has bounced between organizations while chasing a stable foothold in the majors. His journey hasn’t been a straight line — but the 2026 season is looking like his most promising chapter yet.
Professional Career
Castro’s MLB path started in New York, but it included a detour through Chicago. With the Cubs in 2022, he posted a 7.59 ERA over 10.2 innings with 7 strikeouts, going 0-1. In another stretch that same year, he struggled further with a 10.22 ERA over 12.1 innings — numbers that reflected the volatility common in young relievers still finding their footing.
Fast-forward to 2026 with the Yankees: Castro has been a different pitcher. In 6.1 innings, he’s struck out 8 batters, limited traffic on the bases with a 0.79 WHIP, and kept his ERA down to 1.42. The improvement in command and consistency is real, and the Yankees bullpen is a better place to showcase it.
Career Stats
- 2026 – New York Yankees: 1.42 ERA | 6.1 IP | 8 K | 0.79 WHIP | 0-0
- 2022 – New York Yankees: 10.22 ERA | 12.1 IP | 11 K | 1.78 WHIP | 0-1
- 2022 – Chicago Cubs: 7.59 ERA | 10.2 IP | 7 K | 1.50 WHIP | 0-1
Awards & Recognition
Castro hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — no Cy Young votes, no All-Star nods. His career is still in the consolidation phase, and right now the goal is proving he belongs as a dependable arm in a major-league bullpen. The 2026 numbers are a strong argument in his favor.
Worth Knowing
Castro is part of a proud line of Venezuelan pitchers who’ve made it to the big leagues. Maracay, his hometown, has long been considered one of Venezuela’s premier baseball hotbeds — a fitting origin for a pitcher still writing his story in the Bronx.
