<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-red-sox-orioles-luis-castillo-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Red Sox, Orioles named as strong fits for Luis Castillo trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-the-Mariners-are-hesitant-about-Luis-Castillo-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Red Sox, Orioles named as strong fits for Luis Castillo trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-17T08:29:14-08:00">December 17th, 8:29am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-17T08:32:39-08:00">December 17th, 8:32am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Orioles</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Boston <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-news-boston-finalizing-blockbuster-garrett-crochet-trade-white-sox">Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Garrett Crochet in a trade</a> to bolster their rotation, but they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-3-pitchers-must-consider-after-adding-garrett-crochet">may not be done adding pitching this offseason</a>. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/corbin-burnes-cody-bellinger-alex-bregman-and-more-rumors?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share">recently named</a> the Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles as potential fits for Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo.</p><p>Seattle needs offensive help and Castillo has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate. He still has multiple years remaining on his contract, but the Mariners may still look to move the 32-year-old. Acquiring him will not be an easy feat, however.</p><h2><b>What Luis Castillo can offer a team</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12-11-24-castillo-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Castillo, a two-time All-Star, pitched to a respectable 3.64 ERA during the 2024 season. He started 30 games for Seattle and recorded 175 strikeouts across 175.1 innings pitched.</p><p>In 2023, Castillo pitched to a 3.34 ERA while striking out 219 hitters in 197 innings pitched. He was ultimately selected to his second All-Star team during the ’23 campaign as well. He has been one of the better pitchers in the sport over the past couple of seasons.</p><h2><b>Castillo’s potential fit with Red Sox, Orioles</b></h2><p>The Red Sox could still use another starting pitcher or two. Crochet is going to help matters without question, but Boston still has question marks in the rotation.</p><p>The Orioles are another ball club that needs a pitching boost, especially with Corbin Burnes set to possibly leave in MLB free agency. Baltimore has been competitive in recent seasons, but adding a veteran pitcher such as Castillo could help them take a step forward.</p><p>The Mariners may not even end up trading Castillo. Nothing is guaranteed to come to fruition. If Seattle expresses interest in a trade, however, the Red Sox and Orioles will be potential suitors. Other teams will probably reach out to the Mariners as well, as Luis Castillo can provide a massive boost to any rotation around the league.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Red Sox, Orioles named as strong fits for Luis Castillo trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-why-mariners-hesitant-luis-castillo-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Why the Mariners are hesitant about Luis Castillo trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-the-Mariners-are-hesitant-about-Luis-Castillo-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Why the Mariners are hesitant about Luis Castillo trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-14T21:45:28-08:00">December 14th, 9:45pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-14T21:53:23-08:00">December 14th, 9:53pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Red Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Mariners blew a sizable division lead last season as the team was ultimately overtaken by the AL West-winning Houston Astros. Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grading-mariners-rays-blockbuster-randy-arozarena-trade">buying at the trade deadline</a> Seattle missed the playoffs for the 22nd time in the last 23 years. Still, the Mariners boasted one of the best rotations in the majors. Now the team must decide if it’s willing to move one of those starters in an effort to improve a putrid offense.</p><p>A <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-luis-castillo-gets-message-mariners-amid-intensifying-trade-rumors">trade market has developed for Luis Castillo</a> this offseason as a number of teams have shown interest in acquiring the veteran pitcher. While the Mariners are intrigued by a potential trade, the organization is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5994597/2024/12/14/mariners-luis-castillo-trade-mlb-offseason-notes/?redirected=1" rel="noopener">hesitant</a> to give up the eighth-year righty, according to Ken Rosenthal on The Athletic.</p><p>The “hesitancy in trading Castillo stems in part from their gap between their top five starters and their next wave,” Rosenthal writes. “Their depth figures to improve in time… But at the moment, a trade of Castillo might leave them perilously thin.”</p><p>It’s hard to imagine the Mariners struggling with their rotation, even with a Castillo trade. Logan Gilbert established himself as an ace, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mariners-news-logan-gilbert-all-star-revelation-parents-unbelievably-heartwarming">earning his first All-Star Game nod in 2024</a> while George Kirby produced another excellent season. Behind them, Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo both made massive second-year leaps. And while former sixth overall draft pick Emerson Hancock failed to break out in 2024, bouncing between the majors to the minors, he’s still expected to be a big part of Seattle’s future.</p><h2><b>Will the Mariners hold onto veteran starter Luis Castillo?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Luis-Castillo-1.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Castillo is easily the oldest of that group at 32. He’s also by far the highest paid pitcher on the Mariners’ staff. In fact, Castillo is the second-highest paid player on the team. After Seattle landed the pitcher in a midseason trade with the Cincinnati Reds in 2022, the Mariners <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mariners-lock-up-trade-deadline-acquisition-luis-castillo-on-5-year-108-million-extension">signed him to a five-year, $108 million contract</a>. His current deal takes him through the 2027 season.</p><p>That contract also included a no-trade clause, which means that Castillo will have to sign off on any potential deal Seattle puts together.</p><p>Despite landing Garrett Crochet in a trade with the Chicago White Sox the Boston Red Sox are still looking to add starting pitching. And <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-red-sox-mariners-pitcher-garrett-crochet-trade">Boston has shown interest in Castillo</a>. Of course, the Red Sox are not alone as the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets have all inquired about the Mariners’ veteran.</p><p>If the Mariners decide to trade Castillo, they’ll have an opportunity to improve one of the weakest offenses in baseball. Trading the three-time All-Star would not only add prospects to the mix but also free up cash that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mariners-to-make-strong-push-for-free-agent-if-luis-castillo-trade-happens">Seattle could use to sign a free agent</a>. The Mariners have their eye on first baseman Christian Walker. With Castillo off the books, they could have the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-how-red-sox-help-mariners-christian-walker-free-agency">space to sign the former Diamondback</a>. Whether that’s the best move for the team, given Walker’s age and the market for his services, remains to be seen.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Why the Mariners are hesitant about Luis Castillo trade

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A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-luis-castillo-gets-message-mariners-amid-intensifying-trade-rumors">Seattle Mariners are at the center of offseason trade discussions</a> as interest grows around their ace, Luis Castillo. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Mets, Cubs, Red Sox, and Orioles have inquired about the availability of the 32-year-old right-hander, whose value has soared following <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-max-fried-ny-agree-8-year-218-million-deal-free-agency">Max Fried’s massive $218 million deal with the Yankees.</a></p><p>While the Mariners have entertained offers, their stance on Castillo remains firm. “We’ll do it, but only if the return makes the team better,” a source Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. This high bar is no surprise, given Castillo’s pedigree. Since debuting in 2017, Castillo has posted a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5994597/2024/12/14/mariners-luis-castillo-trade-mlb-offseason-notes/" rel="noopener">3.56 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP</a> and averaged nearly ten strikeouts per nine innings. He’s also been a model of durability, ranking among the top 15 in starts over the past four seasons.</p><p>If Castillo were to be dealt, the Mariners are reportedly <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-how-red-sox-help-mariners-christian-walker-free-agency">eyeing free-agent first baseman Christian Walker</a> as a replacement piece for their lineup. “Some reports have indicated that if the Mariners move Castillo, they will make a strong push for Christian Walker,” Rosenthal wrote. Walker, known for his power and steady defense, would fill a significant need for Seattle’s offense. However, with Walker turning 34 next season, the Mariners may hesitate to commit long-term money to a player nearing the back end of his career.</p><h2><b>The Mariners are looking to move Luis Castillo this offseason</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christian-Walker_2c4ee8.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Castillo’s relatively affordable contract—$68.25 million over the next three years—makes him an appealing target in a pitching market where prices are skyrocketing. However, his full no-trade clause complicates matters, allowing Castillo to choose his next destination effectively.</p><p>The Mariners’ hesitancy to move Castillo stems from their current rotation depth. The team lacks immediate-ready talent behind their top starters, including Logan Gilbert and George Kirby. Promising prospects like Emerson Hancock and Logan Evans are still developing, making a Castillo trade potentially risky.</p><p>The Cubs emerged as a potential trade partner earlier in the offseason, with rumors of a deal involving second baseman Nico Hoerner. However, the Cubs have since cleared a path for top prospect Matt Shaw, making it less likely that Hoerner will be part of any trade package.</p><p>The Mariners’ approach highlights their balancing act between strengthening their offense and maintaining a strong rotation. While Castillo could bring a haul of valuable assets, Seattle risks weakening its pitching depth, especially with no guarantees of landing Walker or another comparable bat.</p><p>As the market continues to evolve, the Mariners must weigh their options carefully. Castillo’s value is undeniable, but any trade must align with their broader vision for sustained success in a competitive AL West. For now, all eyes remain on whether Seattle will make the bold move of parting ways with their ace.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Mariners to make ‘strong push’ for free agent if Luis Castillo trade happens

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-luis-castillo-gets-message-mariners-amid-intensifying-trade-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Luis Castillo gets message from Mariners amid intensifying trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Luis-Castillo-gets-message-from-Mariners-amid-intensifying-trade-rumors.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Luis Castillo gets message from Mariners amid intensifying trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T11:48:43-08:00">December 13th, 11:48am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T11:48:43-08:00">December 13th, 11:48am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-red-sox-mariners-pitcher-garrett-crochet-trade">Seattle Mariners ace Luis Castillo’s name has been making waves</a> at the Winter Meetings, with reports suggesting that the Mariners are receiving an increased volume of trade inquiries for the All-Star right-hander. While the Mariners maintain that they are not actively shopping Castillo, they are <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-listening-on-trade-offers-for-luis-castillo" rel="noopener">not dismissing calls either.</a></p><p>“They’re not hanging up,” a source familiar with the situation told MLB.com.</p><p>Castillo, affectionately known as “La Piedra,” has a no-trade clause through next season and would need to approve any deal. According to a source, the Mariners have been transparent with Castillo about the rising interest, which has intensified following <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-max-fried-ny-agree-8-year-218-million-deal-free-agency">Max Fried’s $218 million deal with the Yankees</a> and Garrett Crochet’s trade to the Red Sox for a haul of prospects.</p><p>The Mariners are in a delicate position. They don’t necessarily want to trade Castillo, but with a limited offseason budget of $15-$20 million, according to sources, and clear needs for offensive upgrades, the front office is doing its due diligence.</p><p>“Once the free-agent market starts to dry up or disappear, then teams are usually a little bit different in their behaviors,” Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said earlier this week.</p><h2><b>Mariners could move Luis Castillo this winter as rumors continue to swirl</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Luis-Castillo.jpg"><figcaption>Jeff Le-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Among Castillo’s peers in Seattle’s rotation—Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, and Bryan Woo—he is the oldest at 32 and carries the highest salary, with three years and $73 million remaining on his deal. While these factors could limit his trade value compared to younger, more controllable pitchers, the escalating cost of starting pitching has made Castillo’s contract look more team-friendly.</p><p>Luis Severino recently signed a two-year, $67 million deal with the A’s, and Nathan Eovaldi secured a three-year, $75 million contract with the Rangers. Castillo, arguably a better pitcher, could be seen as a more appealing option given the value he brings relative to those deals.</p><p>Teams in need of starting pitching are lining up, with the Cubs, Phillies, Orioles, and Yankees reportedly expressing interest. The Red Sox, even after acquiring Crochet, have also been in contact with the Mariners. A previous inquiry from Boston centered around first baseman Triston Casas but hit a roadblock when the Mariners requested Miller or Woo in return.</p><p>The Mariners may also hold off on any moves until the market for Corbin Burnes and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mariners-set-to-include-ichiro-suzuki-as-part-of-roki-sasaki-recruiting-pitch">Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki becomes clearer.</a> Sasaki, who was posted this week, is expected to command significant interest, potentially delaying decisions from pitching-needy teams until January.</p><p>While Castillo’s name remains in trade rumors, Dipoto and the Mariners’ front office are navigating a tightrope between addressing immediate needs and maintaining their competitive rotation. For now, Castillo remains a Mariner, and whether Castillo stays or goes will likely hinge on how desperate teams become as the offseason progresses.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Luis Castillo gets message from Mariners amid intensifying trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mariners-news-seattle-gm-luis-castillo-injury-timeline');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mariners GM hints at Luis Castillo injury timeline');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mariners-news-Seattle-GM-hints-at-Luis-Castillo-injury-timeline.jpg"></figure><h1>Mariners GM hints at Luis Castillo injury timeline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-11T12:35:55-07:00">September 11th, 12:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-11T12:35:55-07:00">September 11th, 12:35pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Castillo has played an impactful role for Seattle throughout the 2024 campaign. So will he be able to return as soon as 15 days are up, or will Castillo require more time on the IL?</p><p>“Talking to the trainers, they think it’s not out of the question that he could be ready by the time the 15 days are up,” the team’s general manager Justin Hollander <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/luis-castillo-injured-list-hamstring-strain" rel="noopener">said recently</a>, via Daniel Kremer of MLB.com. “He’s a fast healer. He felt stronger and better already today. … I don’t have a definitive timeline, except to say that it could be 15 days or it could be longer.”</p><p>Although Hollander was unable to provide a specific timeline, he did mention that the trainers did not rule out the possibility of Castillo returning as soon as 15 days pass.</p><p>Castillo, a three-time All-Star, has pitched to a respectable 3.64 ERA across 30 starts in 2024. He has recorded 175 strikeouts across 175.1 innings pitched. The Mariners have leaned on their pitching all season long and Castillo has unquestionably been crucial to Seattle’s success.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mariners-news-seattle-acquiring-reds-ace-luis-castillo-in-blockbuster-trade">Castillo was acquired by the Mariners</a> from the Cincinnati Reds in 2022. The move has gone according to plan for the Mariners as Castillo has been quite reliable since the trade.</p><h2><b>Luis Castillo’s impact on Mariners’ playoff pursuit</b></h2><p>Castillo’s record is just 11-12. Wins and losses don’t truly tell the whole story, though. He has consistently provided Seattle with opportunities to win. Sometimes he simply has not received enough run support.</p><p>The Mariners are still in the postseason conversation. Seattle is 4.5 games behind the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card. They are four games out of the AL Wild Card race as well.</p><p>Seattle has work to do with the playoffs drawing near. Castillo’s absence is a brutal blow for the ball club. Perhaps he will return before the regular season comes to an end and give the Mariners’ starting rotation a boost.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
526	3.64	175	1.17	11

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
526	3.64	175	1.17	11

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