The Seattle Mariners are in the process of finalizing a deal that would land them All-Star starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds, reports Jeff Passan. The return to the Reds as things stand is not yet known.
Castillo, 29, is 4-4 with a 2.86 ERA (160 ERA+), 1.07 WHIP and 90 strikeouts against 28 walks in 85 innings this season.
BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2022
Adding another ace.
We’ve acquired All-Star RHP Luis Castillo from the Reds in exchange for IF Noelvi Marte, IF Edwin Arroyo, RHP Levi Stoudt and RHP Andrew Moore.
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— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 30, 2022