Chat with MLBTR's Steve Adams: 5/5/26
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Steve Adams
2:12
I just don't share all the Castillo doom and gloom. Obviously he's sitting on a 6-something ERA right now, which sucks, but his rate stats, velocity, chase rate ... it's all pretty closely in line with last year. He's got a .367 BABIP and a crazy-low 58% strand rate. Granted, he's giving up more hard contact, but I think he'll be fine. He's not 2022 Luis Castillo anymore, of course, but I don't see anything to make me think he's demonstrably worse than 2025 Luis Castillo, which was still a nice solid pitcher.
Chris Antonetti
2:13
Why down on Gavin Williams, a stud?
Steve Adams
2:14
Ninety-three pitchers in MLB have 250+ innings dating back to 2024. Only three have a walk rate higher than 10%, and only one has a walk rate north of 11%.
Tim
2:14
any news on why the tigers fired Gabe Alvarez their triple a coach
Steve Adams
2:14
Nope. Just saw the vague cryptic announcement like everyone else.
atleastwetried
2:15
Feel like Chafin will be a Brewer with the Zerpa news and no real idea if Koenig will be back.
Steve Adams
2:16
They have Ashby, Hall, Drohan, Fitzpatrick ... could still end up there, don't get me wrong, but LHRP is an area of depth for the Brewers so I don't think they're going to fall over themselves to get him in the org or anything after the Zerpa injury
2:18
Ok, I have to wrap up for the week. I'm on X @Adams_Steve and Bluesky @adams-steve.bsky.social.

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