Mariners acquire Luis Castillo after Reds reject other trade offers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Luis Castillo was traded to the Seattle Mariners four years ago, with the Cincinnati Reds confirming they turned down other trade proposals for the pitcher. At that time, the Reds received interest from several teams. Ultimately, Castillo became a Mariner after the Reds decided against trading him to another organization. His performance is now part of the Mariners’ roster strategy as they continue to seek playoff contention in Major League Baseball.
- •Mariners acquired pitcher Luis Castillo from Reds.
- •Reds denied trade requests from other teams before the deal.
- •Castillo's trade was finalized four years ago.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners’ Luis Castillo Trade Came After Reds Denied Another Team
"Four years ago, multiple teams called the Reds about Luis Castillo, who only became a Mariner after another team was told 'no'.
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