Rusney Castillo (OF, BOS) - Waiver Wire Analysis

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ANALYSIS: The last of the four heralded hitting prospects of the Boston Red Sox has arrived to ignite some fires within the clubhouse. Rusney Castillo had a few bumps in the road after signing a big deal to come to Boston but its all systems go now. The laundry list of injuries includes ankle issues to hamstring difficulties to go along with the more serious shoulder injury that had been lingering for some time.

The Red Sox saw the power/speed combo that every team wants out of every position but Castillo's hype seemed to have trumped anything he would do on the field. Castillo sported a career .313 BA with SLG% above .500 and an OPS at .900 with incredibly low K totals.

Rusney is going to bring a much needed element to the Red Sox as he fills the RF abyss that as existed for most of this season. The team ranks dead last in RF production and even though the youth movement is in full swing in Boston, Castillo is a veteran at 27 having played several years of professional ball in Cuba.

Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, Blake Swihart and now Castillo represent the future of the team but that does not necessarily bring about a transition year. The veteran leadership from the rest of the lineup should stabilize putting runs on the board. If Castillo can jump start the offense initially from the bottom of the order he will most certainly climb up the ranks and hit among the likes of David Ortiz and Hanley Ramirez. Even if you were late to the party celebrate good times owning Castillo.