ARLINGTON, Texas — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today that the Mariners have acquired right-handed pitcher Diego Castillo from Tampa Bay in exchange for right-handed pitcher JT Chargois and minor league infielder Austin Shenton.
Castillo, 27, has converted 14 saves in 16 opportunities this year as Tampa Bay’s primary closer. Beginning on June 23, he has tallied 10 consecutive scoreless outings, spanning 9.0 innings pitched, while walking 1, striking out 11 and holding opponents to a .069 batting average against. Castillo has not surrendered a run since facing the Mariners on June 20 at T-Mobile Park, when he allowed 3 earned runs in the 10th inning.