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Mariners' Luis Castillo is the key to making a break in tight-knit AL West
TL;DR
The Seattle Mariners are struggling in a competitive AL West, currently at 18-20 and just behind the Texas Rangers. Pitcher Luis Castillo, with an 0-3 record and a 6.29 ERA, needs to improve for the team to have a chance at postseason success.
Key points
- Seattle Mariners are 18-20 in the AL West
- Luis Castillo has an 0-3 record and a 6.29 ERA
- Mariners are struggling with player contributions this season
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The Seattle Mariners are in a very tight AL West race, but each team is hovering either at, or below .500. At 18-20, they sit just behind the Texas Rangers by a single game for the lead in the division.
There have been plenty of players on the Mariners that have not really contributed much this season, hence the much worse record than a season ago. Cal Raleigh is amongst the top of that list, but it is actually a pitcher that needs to step up if this team is going to try and make it back to the postseason.
Luis Castillo, who Bradford Doolittle of ESPN named as being the one Mariner that needs to change, has not had a great start to the season. The 33-year-old right-hander has an 0-3 record in seven starts, with a bloated ERA of 6.29. It has been a stark difference from his 11-8 effort last season, and the Mariners are feeling it.
Q&A
What is Luis Castillo's current performance with the Mariners?
Luis Castillo has an 0-3 record and a 6.29 ERA in seven starts this season.
How are the Seattle Mariners performing in the AL West standings?
The Mariners are currently 18-20, sitting just one game behind the Texas Rangers for the division lead.
What challenges are the Mariners facing this season?
The Mariners have several players underperforming, which has contributed to their worse record compared to last season.
