This is the second straight winter in which Castillo has inked a minors deal with the Nationals, though he didn’t play at all last year after opting out over COVID-19 concerns.
Catcher isn't a glamorous position, but it's certainly an important one. Several teams will be looking for new solutions behind the plate. Here's what the catcher market looks like for 2019.
An elite catcher is one of the greatest weapons a team can possess. He factors into every pitch throughout the game, while also controlling the run game, aligning the defense and communicating with the bench.