Luis Castillo Could Bolster An Already Strong Rotation

Hey if Tom wants to put his money where mouth is here's a great way to do it.  The more Salary the Twins take on the less prospect capital there would be.  Do a reverse Correa here?

He looks pretty cooked to me.  I'd stay away since he could have two years left after this one if he pitches enough innings.  I'd rather use that money elsewhere.  Let someone else do the M;s a favor. The M's have been looking for someone to take on the contract since last year.

I’m open to any deal that improves the team. I’m not going to claim to know how much he would improve the team this year and beyond, but adding “name” players who are currently struggling with the idea that you can bring back the good old days, always seems like an uphill battle. 
 

It seems like Seattle knows that his contract is flirting with being underwater, given what he’s still owed, so either it wouldn’t take a ton of prospect capital to add him, or you’d be getting the Mariners to eat a good chunk of money. 

I'm much more interested in trading for Emerson Hancock and am willing to give up real value to get him. Castillo is done. He doesn't move the needle for me. 

Is he a good teammate? Would he be good in the clubhouse? He certainly has playoff experience, and even if he is in the later years of his playing career, he still would get you 5 or 6 innings most starts.

I don't love the idea of making sure he is on the roster for 2028, but I'd be surprised if he can get to 180 innings next year. That said, if he does, that's not a bad thing.

The quick google search I found had Bryce Miller speak volumes on how much Castillo has helped him grow as a pitcher. That wouldn't be bad to add to our rotation either. And frankly, since he has taken on the role of a 6th starter at times, it seems like he is open to that idea too.

6 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

If you want to visit the ghost of Christmas future after extending Joe Ryan, let me introduce you to Luis Castillo. 

In reality though he is only signed through 2027. And if we had 5 Joe Ryan's I'd agree with your argument.

Would I like a younger and cheaper pitcher with more upside too? Yeah.

Can this guy still give you innings to keep you in a game? I do think so. And if they are not wanting to trade away the top of their prospect pool (which I agree with) then this is someone who theoretically upgrade from everyone not currently named Ryan or Bradley in the rotation, and for sure help preserve Prielipp's innings among others.

Again, not my first choice. But IF this move were made, you get the rationale, right? At least for the last 2 months of 2026 before 2027 and the unknown?