Luis Castillo Fantasy Stats

The Chicago White Sox announced on Thursday that they placed right-hander Luis Castillo (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder impingement and recalled right-hander Tyler Davis from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The White Sox had recently sent Castillo to the bullpen, but he did not fare any better there, posting a 13.50 ERA in three relief appearances after recording a 7.52 ERA in his final six starts of the year. The 33-year-old veteran Dominican will finish his 2026 regular season with a 4-11 record, 5.85 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 112 strikeouts, and 44 walks in 130 2/3 innings across 29 appearances (23 starts) with both the White Sox and Seattle Mariners. Castillo was much worse in his nine outings (six starts) with the White Sox, recording an 8.42 ERA, 1.81 WHIP, and 26:12 K:BB in 31 innings. He will be eligible to return for the American League Division Series in the playoffs, but we have most likely seen the last of Castillo with the White Sox this year.

Chicago White Sox veteran right-hander Luis Castillo has been moved to the bullpen, manager Will Venable told Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Castillo, who was acquired by the White Sox from the Seattle Mariners at this year's trade deadline, has really struggled since joining the team, going 1-2 with a 7.76 ERA (6.30 FIP) and 1.79 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and 11 walks in 29 innings pitched across his seven appearances (six starts). The 33-year-old Dominican hurler has allowed 17 earned runs on 26 hits (five home runs) while walking seven and striking out nine in his last 13 1/3 innings pitched for Chicago since Aug. 22. Castillo just has not been good and will now finish out the 2026 campaign as a reliever for the Pale Hose as they look to close out the American League Central division. Overall this year, Castillo has gone 4-11 with a career-worst 5.67 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 111:43 K:BB in 128 2/3 innings pitched in 27 outings (23 starts) with the M's and White Sox.

New Chicago White Sox right-hander Luis Castillo is set to make his debut with the team on Thursday in Boston against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Castillo will be on extra rest this coming week in his debut with the Pale Hose after going 3-9 with a career-high 5.06 ERA (4.57 FIP) and 1.39 WHIP with 86 strikeouts and 32 walks in 99 2/3 innings across 20 appearances (17 starts) with the Seattle Mariners before being dealt this weekend. The 33-year-old veteran just has not been the same pitcher in 2026 as he ages, and he's allowed 14 earned runs on 29 hits (seven home runs) with six walks and only 13 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched in four starts in the month of July. Despite being on extra rest for his first start with Chicago, Castillo will be a volatile fantasy starter against the hot Red Sox. In his first start against Boston on June 19 with Seattle, Castillo allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits while walking none and striking out four in four innings for a no-decision in Seattle. The aging Dominican hurler has a career-low 19.4% strikeout rate in 2026 in his 10th year in the majors.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and Boston Smith, according to Jeff Passan on ESPN. Castillo will head to Chicago to bolster the team's starting rotation as the White Sox make a playoff push. The 31-year-old struggled in his previous start against the Dodgers, allowing five runs on 11 hits across five innings. He didn't record a win in July and owned an ugly 5.48 ERA. Hopefully, the move to Chicago will help Castillo turn things around this season. He owns a (3-9) record along with a 5.06 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and an 86:32 K:BB across 99 2/3 innings. Chicago hopes to get the version of Castillo who posted a 3.50 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP from 2023-2025. It's unclear when Castillo will make his debut with the White Sox, but the change of scenery should only help him rebound from what is the worst season of his career so far.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo entered his team's game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night in the sixth inning and struggled, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits across four innings of work. The 33-year-old has generally pitched better since being moved from the rotation into a hybrid starter/reliever role, as he had allowed just six earned runs with 22 strikeouts across 23 innings (five appearances) since the switch leading into Friday. However, Castillo's overall line for the year remains ugly. Across 70 2/3 innings, he's recorded a 2-6 record with a 5.22 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 69 strikeouts. At this point, Castillo appears to be the clear odd man out in a Seattle rotation that includes Bryan Woo, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, and Emerson Hancock. Barring an injury to one of the Mariners' top arms, Castillo is likely safe to drop in most fantasy formats.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo is set to make the start during Monday's game against the Athletics. Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed that Castillo will start and Bryce Miller will work behind him in a piggyback role. The Mariners tried this strategy on Tuesday, but Miller started, and Castillo worked the final few innings. Castillo tossed 2.1 innings, allowing two earned runs in the first relief appearance of his big league career. The Mariners will reverse the order in which they pitch together and hope for better results from Castillo. The veteran right-hander holds a 6.41 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, so fantasy managers shouldn't put much faith in him right now. Miller will likely pitch the bulk of the innings, so Castillo won't be a recommended fantasy option.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo is slated to work as a piggyback reliever behind Mariners starter Bryce Miller on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, per Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. While Castillo has been one of the more dependable starting pitchers in baseball for nearly a decade, this move to the bullpen is a result of his brutal start to 2026. Across 44 innings (nine starts) so far this year, Castillo has recorded a 1-4 record with a 6.34 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts. Miller opened 2026 on the injured list due to an oblique injury, but the combination of his return and Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock's breakout may make it difficult for Castillo to rejoin the rotation. Even if the veteran gets another chance, his career-worst 13.4% K-BB rate could be an indicator that his time as a fantasy-relevant starting pitcher has come to a close.

Seattle Mariners starting pitchers Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller will piggyback each other after a full turn through the rotation. Miller is set to return from the Injured List on Wednesday after missing the start of the season due to an oblique issue. The Mariners plan to use a six-man rotation for one full turn through, but will shake it up after that. The Mariners don't want to disrespect Castillo, who has been a starter throughout his big league career. However, Castillo has been horrible with a 6.29 ERA through seven starts this season. The hope is that putting Castillo and Miller together will end up offering better results for both pitchers. Between the two, Miller is the more desirable fantasy option, but he won't be an ideal streaming choice if he doesn't pitch deep into games.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo could end up as the odd man out in the starting rotation. Fellow starter Bryce Miller (oblique) is set to return from the Injured List next week. The Mariners will need to make a big decision with their rotation once Miller is back in the mix. They could roll with a six-man rotation; if not, Castillo or Emerson Hancock would likely be shifted to a bullpen role for now. Castillo has never pitched out of the bullpen, with all 250 of his big league appearances coming as starts. However, he has been unusable in the rotation this season. Castillo owns a 6.29 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and a 31:13 K:BB ratio through seven starts. Hancock has been the much more effective starter and has earned the right to remain in the rotation. A short stint in the bullpen might be good for Castillo to hopefully turn around his season.

With Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique) on the verge of being reinstated from the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut at some point next week, one of right-handers Luis Castillo or Emerson Hancock, could be in danger of being bumped from the starting rotation to the bullpen, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. The Mariners could also elect to go with a six-man rotation for the time being. Jude writes that one thing is certain: Hancock has cemented a place on the major-league roster. He's been one of the best starters in the American League so far this year, posting a team-best 2.59 ERA and 46:6 K:BB in 41 2/3 innings pitched. Another possibility is that Castillo is paired with Miller in a piggyback role. The 33-year-old Castillo is most in danger of a demotion to a relief role after starting 2026 0-3 with an ugly 6.29 ERA in seven starts. It's easier said than done, though, as he's never pitched out of the bullpen and is a respected leader in the clubhouse. Castillo is also still owed $24 million next year with a vesting option for the 2028 season.