Angels trade catcher Jason Castro to the Padres for reliever Gerardo Reyes
LA TimesThe Angels, far out of contention in a year they hoped to snap their five-year playoff drought, continued to sell off assets Sunday, trading veteran catcher Jason Castro to the San Diego Padres for reliever Gerardo Reyes. The trade was officially announced at about 9 p.m. PDT Sunday, and Reyes was optioned to the Angels’ alternate training site in Long Beach. The Angels acquired relief pitcher Gerardo Reyes in a trade with the San Diego Padres on Sunday. I try to continue to focus on winning ballgames day in and out, and let things happen as they may.” Castro was replaced in the lineup Sunday by Anthony Bemboom, who will likely handle the bulk of the catching duties until Max Stassi returns from a bruised knee and strained quadriceps, injuries he sustained two weeks ago.