Castillo’s matchup vs. the Angels features a favorable divisional dynamic and a historically favorable K-rate against Anaheim. His price remains reasonable, making him a strong cash option with upside in GPPs given Angels’ swing-and-miss tendencies.

Castillo’s second half carries risk: 3.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP with noticeable hard contact and HR tendency. He’s allowed HR in six straight starts, with elevated BABIP and HR/FB. While still a solid strikeout threat, fantasy managers should weigh rostering him in roto carefully, especially given the home/road and ballpark dynamics ahead.

Castillo labored four innings, surrendering five runs on five hits, including a three-run homer, and posted top-end velocity on his four-seamer but struggled with command and hard contact. The skid fits a recent trend of reducedStuff+ quality and higher FIP, affecting fantasy projections for his next road test.

Castillo, a steady Perimeter ace, posted a solid season and offers two-start reliability with a reasonable risk profile. Facing Rays and Braves, he presents a balance of strikeouts and ratios with a strong chance at a win in one or both starts, especially if Seattle’s offense supports him.

Castillo brings a steady 3.57 ERA into this duel, facing a Padres lineup that has struggled for consistency. His ability to limit baserunners and navigate SD’s order will be key, with Raleigh’s power offering SEA a path to multi-run frames if Castillo commands his stuff and attacks hitters aggressively.