In a surprising turn of events, Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis F. Castillo has stunned fans and left Manager Dan Wilson and the entire team speechless with a major announcement concerning his MLB future. As of May 8, 2025, Castillo was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in a cash deal and assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. This move came after Castillo was designated for assignment by the Mariners following a challenging stint with the team.Reuters
Castillo, 30, had made two starts for Seattle early in the season, posting a 7.71 ERA with five strikeouts and seven walks over seven innings. In four starts for Triple-A Tacoma, he recorded an 0-1 record with a 5.02 ERA. Prior to joining the Mariners, Castillo had brief MLB appearances with the Detroit Tigers in 2022 and had a notable season in Nippon Professional Baseball with the Orix Buffaloes in 2024.Reuters+1Wikipedia+1Wikipedia
The Mariners’ decision to part ways with Castillo followed their acquisition of outfielder Leody Taveras from the Texas Rangers. This move left the Mariners with only one player named Luis Castillo: the three-time All-Star right-hander Luis M. Castillo. Manager Dan Wilson, who took over as the Mariners’ manager in August 2024, has expressed confidence in the team’s pitching staff, which includes standout pitchers like Logan Gilbert, Bryce Miller, George Kirby, and Bryan Woo. Wilson has emphasized the importance of returning to the postseason and bringing a World Series title to Seattle.ReutersYahoo Sports
As Castillo embarks on this new chapter with the Orioles, the Mariners continue to focus on their pitching depth and aim to strengthen their roster for a successful season ahead.
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