Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Luis Castillo was born December 12, 1992, in Baní, Peravia, Dominican Republic. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

On June 23, 2017, the Reds promoted Castillo, who made his MLB debut, against the Washington Nationals. In 14 starts for Pensacola prior to his call-up he compiled a 4–4 record and 2.58 ERA. Castillo spent the remainder of the season with the Reds after his promotion, with a 3.12 ERA in 15 starts. He began 2018 in Cincinnati's starting rotation.

On March 19, 2019, Castillo was named the Reds' starter for Opening Day on March 28 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. During the season, he posted a 15–8 record with a 3.40 ERA and 226 strikeouts and was named to his first All-Star Game.

In 2021, Castillo recorded a 3.98 ERA with 192 strikeouts in 187+2⁄3 innings over 33 starts. He tied for the MLB lead in losses (16) and led the NL with 75 walks. He had the highest ground ball percentage of all major league pitchers, at 56.6%.

On July 29, 2022, the Reds traded Castillo to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league prospects Noelvi Marte, Edwin Arroyo, Andrew Moore and Levi Stoudt. On September 24, 2022, the Mariners signed Castillo to a five-year, $108 million contract with a sixth-year option.