Ryan Castillo’s 2026 breakout has him looking like a rotation anchor for New Mexico
Castillo has turned into one of New Mexico’s most interesting arms in 2026, earning a National Pitcher of the Year Watch List nod after going 3-1 with a 2.78 ERA, 28 strikeouts, and a 0.97 WHIP in his first four starts. The right-hander’s calling card is strike-throwing and swing-and-miss stuff, and he’s shown real progress after rougher 2024-25 seasons. He fits as a high-upside weekend starter because the fastball/command package is trending up fast, not just flashing in one outing.
