The New York Mets have several gaps to address in their pitching rotation this offseason and have been linked to various free-agent pitchers, with Corbin Burnes reportedly topping their list. Another avenue for team president of baseball operations David Stearns to strengthen the rotation is the trade market. One potential target is Seattle Mariners’ three-time All-Star. The right-hander is entering the third year of a five-year, $108 million contract in 2025, which includes a salary of $24.15 million for each of the next three seasons. Additionally, there’s a $25 million vesting option for the 2028 season, contingent on Castillo pitching 180 or more innings in 2027, according to Spotrac.
Luis Castillo has made over 30 starts for the Mariners in both 2023 and 2024, posting a 25-21 record with a 3.48 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 394 strikeouts across 372 1/3 innings. At 31, he’s a reliable option for New York’s rotation, known for both his performance and durability. Castillo has reached at least 30 starts five times since 2018 and has surpassed 170 innings in four of those seasons. If the Mariners were to trade away their highest-paid pitcher, they might seek a package that includes versatile player Jeff McNeil and possibly a prospect or two, according to Tim Boyle of FanSided’s *Rising Apple*.
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