Reds ace to play in All-Star Game for first time

Reds starter Luis Castillo pitches against the Astros on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Reds starter Luis Castillo pitches against the Astros on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Reds starter Luis Castillo is headed to the All-Star Game.

Castillo was named Sunday as one of 12 pitchers on the National League roster. It will be the right-hander’s first All-Star appearance.