Mariners News: M’s Acquire C Wellington Castillo From Chicago Cubs

The #Mariners have acquired catcher Welington Castillo from the #Cubs in exchange for RHP Yoervis Medina.

— MarinersPR (@MarinersPR) May 19, 2015

The Seattle Mariners announced on Tuesday morning that they have traded Yoervis Medina to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Wellington Castillo. Medina had been pitching for the Tacoma Rainiers after his recent demotion from the M’s, and Castillo was serving as the Cubs’ 3rd string catcher.

Wellington Castillo became expendable in Chicago after they acquired Miguel Montero this past offseason. Castillo has struggled this season in a reserve role, hitting just .163 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI’s across 43 at bats. He has struck out 12 times and nursed…