Rumors surfaced over the weekend that the Cincinnati Reds discussed a potential deal that would have sent Luis Castillo to the New York Yankees. According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, an agreement was never reached because the Yankees didn't want to part ways with shortstop Gleyber Torres.
Reds asked the Yankees for SS Gleyber Torres plus in Castillo talks as just said on @MLBNetwork. That makes sense as both are young stars, and Cincinnati needs a SS. Yankees said no. Also not a surprise, Now Castillo very likely stays in Cincy.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 18, 2021
With spring training now just around the corner, it appears the Reds have no plans to move on from Castillo. Heyman says that the Reds are telling teams they plan to hold onto the 28-year-old.
Reds are telling teams now they intend to hold onto Luis Castillo. They tested the waters on Castillo and other stars but understand they have an excellent shot to win their division as is.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 18, 2021
Castillo has spent his entire career with the Reds. He went 4-6 during the pandemic-shortened season with a 3.21 ERA, 1.229 WHIP and 89 strikeouts in 70 innings.
The right-hander is under club control for three more years. He and the Reds avoided arbitration this offseason by agreeing to a one-year, $4.2 million deal.
Castillo remains in a rotation that includes Sonny Gray, Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Mahle and Wade Miley.
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