The Houston Astros are signing reliever Miguel Castro to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed Monday. Castro, 30, is a veteran right-hander who could compete for a bullpen spot in spring training or provide experienced upper-level depth.

The Houston Astros aren’t slowing down, taking advantage of free agency to sign a RHP who previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees. They offered him a modest contract that could turn into a significant opportunity for him.

The Houston Astros have signed free agent Miguel Castro to a minor league deal, according to multiple reports. The minor league contract includes a non-roster invite to Spring Training, where Castro will compete for a roster spot, which would earn him $1.5 million.

The Astros are in agreement with reliever Miguel Castro, as first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 specifies that it’s a minor league contract with a non-roster Spring Training invite. Castro, a Ballengee Group client, would lock in a $1.5MM base salary if he makes the MLB roster, according to Alexander.

Miguel Castro, the versatile veteran relief pitcher, has found a new home after signing a minor league deal with the Houston Astros, according to MLB insider Ari Alexander.