It’s been a year since the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds made a blockbuster trade that sent Luis Castillo to the Mariners in exchange for three prospects. At the time, the trade was seen as a win-win for both teams, with the Reds getting a much-needed infusion of young talent and the Mariners getting a veteran pitcher to bolster their rotation. But how has the trade worked out for both teams a year later?
For the Reds, the trade has paid off in spades. The three prospects they received in the deal have all made an impact in Cincinnati’s farm system. Taylor Trammell, the top prospect in the deal, has already made his major league debut and is showing signs of becoming a star. He’s currently hitting .286 with four home runs and 14 RBIs in just over 100 at-bats. The other two prospects, Nick Lodolo and Shed Long, have also been impressive in the minors and could be ready to make an impact in the big leagues soon.
The Mariners, meanwhile, have seen mixed results from the trade. Castillo has been solid in Seattle, posting a 4.30 ERA in 24 starts. He’s also struck out over a batter per inning and has been a reliable presence in the rotation. However, he hasn’t been quite as dominant as he was with the Reds, and his lack of run support has limited his win total to just nine.
Overall, it’s hard to say definitively who won the trade. The Reds have gotten good value from their prospects, but Castillo has been a reliable starter for the Mariners. In the end, it’s likely that both teams are happy with how the trade has worked out for them. The Reds got some much-needed young talent, while the Mariners got a reliable starter to help their rotation. It will be interesting to see how both teams fare in the coming years as they continue to build on the foundation laid by this trade.
