Analyst Believes Orioles Should Pursue Mariners Pitcher In Trade
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The Baltimore Orioles had another disappointing showing in the postseason this season after finishing with a record of 91-71 and finishing second in the American League East.

After winning the division in 2023 and getting swept in their first series, the Orioles were swept again in their first series in 2024 after losing to the Kansas City Royals in the wild-card series.

The Orioles haven’t made any spectacular moves this offseason as their notable acquisitions include Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sanchez.

After losing Corbin Burnes to free agency, the Orioles need another ace starting pitcher, and MLB Analyst Mike Ferrin believes he has the answer.

“Luis Castillo would make a lot of sense for the Orioles,” Ferrin said via MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM.

Castillo came into the league in 2017 with the Cincinnati Reds where he played until going to the Seattle Mariners in 2022.

In 2024 with the Mariners, Castillo started 30 games where he held a record of 11-12 with a 3.64 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 175.1 innings pitched.

Ferrin believes that Castillo could be a trade candidate for the Orioles to pursue after losing Burnes to the Diamondbacks in free agency.

The Orioles still have plenty of talent in their farm system that they could use as trade bait if they wanted to pursue a pitcher like Castillo.

While the Orioles have had impressive regular seasons the last two years, their playoff performances have left a lot to be desired in 2025.

Ferrin believes the Orioles have a lot of opportunities to improve before the start of next season, and they will be a team to keep an eye on moving forward.