(Kansas City) Right-hander Luis Castillo agreed to a five-year extension with the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
Posted yesterday at 3:56 p.m.
ESPN has advanced the amount of US$108 million for the pact.
Acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on July 29, Castillo is 3-2 and has a 2.83 average with his new club.
In nine starts with Seattle, Castillo struck out 64 and allowed 13 walks.
His overall record in 2022 is 7-6, with an average of 2.85.
The 29-year-old Dominican has been a star player in 2019 and this year.
The agreement covers from 2023 to 2027, with an option for 2028.
“Luis is a strong and dynamic gunner who has proven his reliability,” said Jerry Dipoto, president of baseball operations for the Mariners. His arrival with us is an important part of our efforts to build a champion club. »
The Mariners, Blue Jays and Rays are on their way to the playoffs without being sectional champions in the American.