The Chicago White Sox weren’t anticipated to be competing atop the AL Central this season.
A shock yr has put Chicago in rivalry for an AL Central crown, and the entrance workplace is aware of it. That was proven Saturday night time when it acquired a much-needed arm so as to add to the beginning rotation.
Luis Castillo is headed to the White Sox
In accordance with MLB insider Jeff Passan, the White Sox have acquired Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo.
In return, Seattle will obtain reduction pitcher Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith.
A change of surroundings for Luis Castillo may very well be an amazing factor
Castillo has struggled in Seattle this season, pitching to a 5.06 ERA throughout 20 appearances and 99 2/3 innings. Castillo additionally grew annoyed along with his function earlier this season, when he was used out of the bullpen as a piggyback possibility behind Mariners starter Bryce Miller.
A transfer from a slumping Seattle staff to a aggressive and hungry Chicago staff may very well be precisely what the 10-year veteran must rejuvenate his profession.
Seattle is getting an intriguing return bundle
Seattle can be popping out on the constructive finish of the commerce in buying Dominguez (4.10 ERA, 12 saves) and Jones (profession .247 hitter, 30 residence runs).
It does beg the query, although, as as to if Jones may very well be a possible alternative for present Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena, who has been a reputation that has been talked about in commerce deadline rumors.
Regardless of the roles of the swapped gamers develop into, it feels as if each groups got here out on the successful finish and are positioned to learn each within the current and sooner or later.
