Jeff Passan of Yahoo reports that the Chicago Cubs have traded catcher Welington Castillo to the Seattle Mariners.
Castillo, 28, is hitting .163/.234/.349 in a backup role. Which he’ll also serve for the Mariners, as they have Mike Zunino. Who also can’t really hit, but he’s there for his great defense. So, a depth move. Depth is good.
UPDATE: The Cubs will get back righty Yoervis Medina, Passan reports. Medina has pitched 12 games for the Mariners this year and has a 3.00 ERA, but Passan says he will likely head to Triple-A Iowa.