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White Sox Acquire Luis Castillo, Trade Domínguez, Jones

8/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Chicago White Sox acquired starter Luis Castillo from Seattle on August 2, 2026.
Seattle received reliever Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and prospect Boston Smith.
Chicago will pay the remaining $22.75 million of Castillo’s 2026 salary, $22.75 million in 2027 and a $25 million option if he reaches 180 innings.
Castillo entered the trade with a 5.06 ERA, a 3-9 record and a –0.7 bWAR, and Domínguez posted a 4.10 ERA with 12 saves for Chicago.

History

Historical Context

Randy Johnson’s July 31, 1998 trade from the Seattle Mariners to the Houston Astros—sending Freddy García, Carlos Guillén and cash while the Astros took on his $30 million salary—set a precedent for big-money pitcher swaps. In 2026 the Chicago White Sox mirrored that model, acquiring Luis Castillo from Seattle and agreeing to pay $22.75 million per year with a $25 million option, underscoring a lasting trend of payroll-heavy rotation rebuilds.

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Story summary

Chicago White Sox acquired starter Luis Castillo from Seattle on August 2, 2026.
Seattle received reliever Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and prospect Boston Smith.
Chicago will pay the remaining $22.75 million of Castillo’s 2026 salary, $22.75 million in 2027 and a $25 million option if he reaches 180 innings.
Castillo entered the trade with a 5.06 ERA, a 3-9 record and a –0.7 bWAR, and Domínguez posted a 4.10 ERA with 12 saves for Chicago.

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