Luis Castillo set to return

With already having exceeded his innings count for any pro season at 154 innings, pitching coach intends to useas a spot starter Aug. 31 at Florida to give Pelfrey nearly a full turn of rest. ... career may be over. He is opting for surgery on his right big toe, which has a bunion. El Duque previously had resisted that procedure because the recovery time could cost him more than a full season. ... Reliever (shoulder) has given up coming back in 2009 and has left the team's Florida complex for home.
The guy has been a big game pitcher his whole career. He always pitched well when it mattered, and he always through everything at the hitter. He never had the best stuff, but his deception and intelligence made him a fairly successful starter. However, after all these injuries, it's time for him to retire. He can't stay healthy anymore, as sad as it may be. Good luck to El Duque in retirement...but I'm sorry, he ain't gonna help any MLB teams anytime soon.