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The Seattle Mariners were willing to listen to offers for Luis Castillo at this time last year, but the right-hander ultimately remained with Seattle. The club doesn’t intend to shop Castillo during this year’s winter meetings, reports Adam Jude of the Seattle Times.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 29

Mariners Could Cut Ties With 3-Time All-Star In Unexpected Trade: Insider

The Seattle Mariners don't seem inclined to rock the boat this winter, but if they do, there's one trade they could make to save a lot of money. Three-time All-Star starting pitcher Luis Castillo has a $24.2 million salary for each of the next two seasons, and a potential $25 million vesting option for 2028.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 20

Mariners' $108 Million Star Emerging As Offseason Trade Candidate

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in the league this year, but they fell short of the World Series as the Toronto Blue Jays won the American League Championship Series.

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Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 31

Mariners Urged To Cut Ties With $108 Million Star In Blockbuster Trade

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in the league this year. But they fell short of the ultimate prize as they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 23

Mariners Might Shake Up Rotation With Blockbuster Trade, Per Insider

The Seattle Mariners' season is over after losing Game 7 of the American League Championship Series to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. They have raised the standards in the Pacific Northwest, but they have a big offseason ahead of them in terms of roster moves.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 17

Mariners' Dan Wilson Defends Controversial Quick Hook For Luis Castillo

The Seattle Mariners faced the exact same decision on back-to-back nights in the American League Championship Series, but they chose opposite paths. On Wednesday night, Mariners manager Dan Wilson left George Kirby in the game when he ran into trouble in the third inning, and he gave up six more earned runs to the Toronto Blue Jays' offense.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 14

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For the first time since the 2001 season, the Seattle Mariners are on their way to the ALCS.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Mariners blank Royals, tying Astros atop AL West ahead of big series

Luis Castillo threw six stellar innings, Jorge Polanco and J.P. Crawford each had RBI doubles and the visiting Seattle Mariners posted a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon.

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Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / September 10

Mariners Star Potentially At Risk Of Missing Postseason Roster

The Seattle Mariners are looking to hold onto the final wild-card spot in the American League. They've struggled for weeks after the trade deadline, despite adding on in a big way, but the lineup is beginning to hit its stride again.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / September 8

MLB Offseason Rumors: Mariners May Trade Star Pitcher

The Seattle Mariners have been through quite an exciting season. But they're slowly beginning to struggle down the stretch, and it could ruin all the work they've put in this year.

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Seattle Mariners Rally Falls Short in 7-6 Loss to San Diego Padres

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners weren't able to overcome a dominant first-inning from the San Diego Padres in a 7-6 loss Tuesday at T-Mobile Park. The Padres put up five runs on Mariners starter Luis Castillo in the first inning to give the home team a steep hill to climb for the rest of the contest.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Mariners look to end trip on winning note vs. Phillies

The Seattle Mariners have not had a pleasant experience on the East Coast over the past 10 days. The slumping Mariners, looking to end a four-game losing streak, will turn to Luis Castillo in the finale of their nine-game road trip Wednesday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 17

Seattle Mariners' Luis Castillo Dishes on Special Relationship with Teammate

NEW YORK -- Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo didn't have his best stuff on Friday night, though the M's still walked away with an 11-9 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

Luis Castillo, two relievers combine for 2-hitter as M's blank Pirates

Luis Castillo pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out a season-high eight batters as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Saturday evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Luis Castillo, Mariners chase series win vs. Rangers

Two pitchers looking to return to their winning ways will square off when the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners clash on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of the three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 18

New Details Emerge From Offseason Trade Talks Involving Seattle Mariners' Luis Castillo

Over the winter, there were trade rumors involving Seattle Mariners' All-Star Luis Castillo and the Boston Red Sox. While nothing happened, there was talk of the M's sending Castillo to Boston and receiving at least first baseman Triston Casas back.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14

Luis Castillo returns to Cincinnati with upstart Mariners

The Cincinnati Reds welcome their former ace Luis Castillo back home Tuesday night when they open a three-game series with the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Mariners not currently listening to offers on Luis Castillo

If the club was reluctant to trade from its rotation this winter, it appears even more unlikely to do so now.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 4

Brady's Spin: It's Fair to Be a Little Concerned About Luis Castillo For Seattle Mariners

I know it's just a three-inning sample in spring training, but after watching him pitch against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, I do think it's fair to have some concern about starting pitcher Luis Castillo as the regular season gets underway in three weeks.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

Mets, Orioles among teams to inquire about Luis Castillo

A report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal this evening name-checks two more clubs who have “at least inquired” after the veteran: the Mets and the Orioles.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 13

A Shocking Detail Emerges as Trade Rumors Swirl Around Seattle Mariners' Luis Castillo

Trade rumors around Seattle Mariners ace pitcher Luis Castillo have started to swirl in the last three days. Though the Mariners don't want to trade Castillo, dealing him might be the best and only way to help the Mariners accomplish all of their goals this offseason.