Seattle Mariners acquire Luis Castillo

The Cincinnati Reds traded a middle of the rotation starter for Luis Castillo six years ago, when they were in the midst of a rebuild.

Castillo rose to prominence and led the Reds rotation for most of his career before becoming a two-time All-Star. he was successful,

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On Friday night, the Reds dealt Castillo to the Seattle Mariners for four minor league players, including the top two prospects of the Mariners.

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Castillo's contract expires in 2023, but the Reds wanted to get the most oSeattle Mariners acquire Luis Castillout of a trade for him.

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Castillo claimed to understand the Reds' rebuilding process even if he didn't want to leave Cincinnati.

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Through Jorge Merlos, Castillo commented, "It's been a wonderful experience." The staff, the team, and everyone I was allowed to work with,

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I will always cherish the opportunity to hear my name mentioned by fans as they support me and compliment me. I won't overlook that.

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The Reds acquired a package of prospects to match Castillo's status as the best starting pitcher available for trade.

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