MLB Trade Rumors

Luis Castillo’s name has swirled in trade rumors for much of the offseason, as since Castillo is far and away the priciest member of the Mariners’ rotation, Seattle has at least been more open to discussing Castillo than any of its other starting pitchers.  However, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times writes that a Castillo trade “is less likely now than it was early in the winter,” … [Read more...] about Mariners Less Likely To Trade Luis Castillo; Twins Showed Interest

The Mariners’ announced 31 non-roster invitees to major league spring training today, most of whom were in-house prospects or previously reported veteran signees. One new name among the bunch is something of a blast from the past, as Seattle has invited former American League Rookie of the Year Neftali Feliz to big league camp. Feliz, 37 in May, hasn’t pitched in the majors … [Read more...] about Mariners Sign Neftali Feliz To Minor League Deal

The Mariners have signed right-hander Luis F. Castillo to a minor league contract and invited him to big league camp this spring, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The 29-year-old Castillo — obviously not to be confused with the eight-year MLB veteran of the same first and last name currently in Seattle’s rotation — pitched briefly with the Tigers in 2022 and has spent … [Read more...] about Mariners, Luis F. Castillo Agree To Minor League Deal

If there’s one standout trait about the Mariners headed in 2025, it’s their elite rotation; Seattle has the most impressive collection of young, cost-controlled starting pitching talent in the majors right now. Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, and Bryan Woo combined for more than 700 innings of 3.18 ERA baseball in 2024. Gilbert, who turns 28 in May, is the oldest of … [Read more...] about Poll: The Mariners’ Dilemma In Dealing From The Rotation