Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo continued his strong season by picking up his eighth victory of the season in an 11-0 blowout victory against the division rival Los Angeles Angels. Castillo was not needed deep into the contest with such a big lead, but he was productive in his six innings of work. Over that span, he allowed four hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. The veteran entered the season with the expectation of being of the first pitchers selected in 2024 drafts and has backed up his performance this year with a 3.53 ERA and 116 strikeouts over 117 1/3 innings. The only flaw, if there is one with Castillo is that the Mariners offense could hold him back from getting more victories. Outside of that, he can safely be ranked as a top tier pitcher the rest of the way.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (7-9) came out on top in the battle of the aces on Friday night versus Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays, picking up the quality start in 6 2/3 innings with one run allowed on two hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in a close 2-1 victory. Castillo carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning before making his first and only mistake on a fastball right down the middle to Kevin Kiermaier, who tagged the 1-2 pitch for a solo shot over the right-field wall. The 31-year-old veteran struggled to a 5.13 ERA in June, but hopefully Friday night's outing is the sign of things turning around for the right-hander. Fantasy managers' eyes should light up when they see that Castillo's next matchup on Thursday will be against the Los Angeles Angels, whose offense has struggled mightily lately with only one run scored in their last three games.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo will start Sunday against the Twins in the series finale. With no announced starter for Sunday's game after Bryan Woo was placed on the IL, it was speculated that the Mariners would go with their recent call-up, Jhonathan Diaz. Diaz had made a start earlier this month for the Mariners, but instead, it will be Castillo. The 31-year-old has had a rough go of it lately, with just one quality start in his last four outings, but he did face the Twins once already this season with solid results. The righty went six-and-two-thirds innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out seven.
Luis Castillo Tosses Seven Strong Innings Against Angels
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo dominated the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, pitching seven shutout innings in a 5-1 victory. Castillo allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out six. He has now allowed two or less earned runs in 10 straight starts dating back to April 14th. The 31-year-old also finally saw his ERA dip under 3 for the first time this year after this start, showing just how impressive he's been lately. He should be considered an elite pitcher in fantasy, just as he was before the season.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo put together another quality start in Tuesday's no-decision versus the division rival Houston Astros. Castillo fired six innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and struck out six on the evening. Castillo had a couple rough starts to open the season, but he has been his dominant self throughout most of the season and remains a must-start every time that he is on the bump. On the season, Castillo is 4-6 with a 3.28 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 12 starts. Next up will be a favorable matchup versus the Los Angeles Angels. Castillo should continue to be a top option for managers moving forward.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (4-6) picked up the loss Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits with three walks and one hit-by-pitch in five innings in a 5-0 loss to the New York Yankees. Castillo's only mistakes were two solo shots by Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, and the two runs were the only ones the Yankees needed as Luis Gil out-dueled the veteran right-hander. Castillo has put up excellent numbers since being traded over from the Cincinnati Reds and continues to do so this year while headlining a stacked Seattle rotation. Overall, the 31-year-old owns a 3.31 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and a 69:18 K: BB across 65 1/3 innings. After a rocky start to the season, allowing four runs in each of his first three starts, Castillo has not allowed more than two runs in eight straight starts. He will look to continue that streak against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo put together a strong performance versus the Texas Rangers to pick up his second victory of the season on Thursday. Castillo tossed six innings and allowed four hits, two runs, two walks and struck out six on the evening. Castillo has steadily improved as the season has gone on and managers could put to rest any worries from his early season outings. The 31-year-old remains one of the top pitchers in the game and managers can expect to have an ace in most of his starts moving forward. Next up is a matchup versus the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Even against a good lineup, Castillo is pretty much a must-start.
Luis Castillo Turns In Third Consecutive Dud Start
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo continued disappointing fantasy managers in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. Castillo pitched five innings, allowing four runs on nine hits and a walk with six strikeouts. The 31-year-old is now 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA, although he does have 18 strikeouts in 15 2/3 IP. The season is still early and Castillo has earned a long leash given his career track record, but fantasy managers were hoping for a lot more when they drafted him as an ace. Unfortunately, Castillo will have his hands full in his next projected start against a hot Cubs lineup.
Seattle Mariners Opening Day starting pitcher Luis Castillo struggled in his first game of the season on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Castillo pushed through five innings and allowed six hits, four runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. The 31-year-old is coming off another strong season and managers should not be concerned as of now, despite spending a high draft pick on the right-hander. Castillo remains a top tier option with ability to rack up strikeouts and limits walks. He will look to get into the win column versus the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Luis Castillo's Velocity Encouraging Early In Spring Training
Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo, who was in the conversation for the American League Cy Young award for most of last year, threw 96 mph fastballs in the first inning of his Cactus League debut on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. It was a significant rise compared to last year, when he was in the high-80s early on. It was a telling sign of Castillo's health, as he's typically a pitcher who grows slower into his velocity than most and who uses spring training to regain his feel rather than install offseason adjustments. "It's telling me that I'm healthy," Castillo said. His four-seam fastball held hitters to a .165 average and .384 slugging percentage in 2023 while generating a 33% whiff rate, an MLB-best among starters. Castillo's fastball/slider combo has made him an easy top-10 fantasy starter in Seattle.
