White Sox Add Castillo to Rotation Amid AL Central Push
White Sox acquired pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners to bolster their rotation.
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MLB 2026 Trade Deadline
Mid-season trades and player acquisitions across Major League Baseball teams during the 2026 trade deadline period.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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Luis Castillo posted 5.06 ERA with Seattle Mariners in 2026 season
Luis Castillo, a 33-year-old right-handed pitcher, struggled during the 2026 season with the Mariners, recording a 3-9 record with a 5.06 ERA across 99⅔ innings pitched. He had been briefly demoted from the rotation due to his performance.
Chicago White Sox acquire pitcher Luis Castillo from Seattle Mariners
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners in a four-player trade. The White Sox sent relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith to Seattle in exchange for Castillo. The White Sox also assumed Castillo's contract, which pays him $22.75 million over the next two years with an option for 2028.
Seattle Mariners held 54-58 record trailing Houston Astros
The Seattle Mariners entered the trade deadline with a 54-58 record, trailing the Houston Astros by a few games in the AL West standings despite being only one season removed from reaching the ALCS.
White Sox hold AL Central lead heading into trade deadline
The Chicago White Sox maintained an AL Central-leading record of 58-52 as they made the trade for Luis Castillo ahead of Monday's MLB trade deadline, indicating they were positioned to make a playoff push.
Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen struggles in 2026 season
The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen has been a persistent issue throughout the 2026 season. The club has blown 20 saves, which is cited as a major reason why the Pirates entered the weekend at 55-56 record despite scoring the second-most runs in Major League Baseball. A recent example of the bullpen's struggles occurred on Friday night when Pittsburgh lost 8-7 to Cincinnati after blowing a two-run lead in the eighth inning.
Camilo Doval's performance statistics with Yankees in 2026 season
In 44 games with the New York Yankees during the 2026 season before being traded, Camilo Doval compiled a 3-1 record with a 4.54 ERA. He had issues with walks recently, issuing at least one free pass in four of his last five appearances with New York, including two while taking the loss against the Chicago White Sox on July 29.
Camilo Doval remains under team control through 2027 season
Camilo Doval is under Pittsburgh Pirates team control through the 2027 season, meaning he is not a rental acquisition and has potential to provide value beyond the current season.
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire reliever Camilo Doval from New York Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees. In exchange, Pittsburgh sent catcher Omar Alfonso and outfielder Luis Cruz to New York. Doval, 29 years old, was an All-Star in 2023 when he served as closer for the San Francisco Giants.
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