Chicago White Sox Acquire Pitcher Luis Castillo, Continue to Explore Trade Market
Chicago White Sox General Manager Chris Getz has acquired starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners. Despite this significant move, Getz indicated he is still exploring the trade market, particularly for catchers, but is wary of overpaying for rental players…
Chicago, IL, August 2, 2026 —
The Chicago White Sox have added starting pitcher Luis Castillo to their roster in a trade with the Seattle Mariners, General Manager Chris Getz announced.
While the acquisition of Castillo represents a notable move for the team, Getz stated that the White Sox are continuing to assess potential additions to the team. He specifically mentioned an interest in the catcher position as part of ongoing trade market explorations.
However, Getz expressed caution regarding potential acquisitions. He indicated a reluctance to overpay for players who are nearing the end of their contracts, often referred to as “rental players.” Getz emphasized the importance of considering the long-term impact of any trade decisions on the team’s future prospects and player development pipeline.
The specifics of the trade for Luis Castillo, including any players or prospects exchanged, were not immediately provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Agrest on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
