The Seattle Mariners put right-hander Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury, meaning they will be without one of their key pitchers for the important games ahead.
General manager Justin Hollander mentioned that Castillo will get an injection in his hamstring to help speed up recovery and increase the chances that he’ll be back in two weeks.
Hollander explained that Castillo experienced a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring during the fourth inning of Sunday’s game against St. Louis. Castillo felt the injury while pitching.
“According to the trainers, it’s possible he could return after the 15 days,” Hollander said. “He heals quickly. He already feels stronger and better today.”
Seattle’s rotation has mostly stayed healthy this season, with Bryan Woo being the only pitcher to miss significant time until now.
Hollander wasn’t sure how the Mariners would manage Castillo’s spot in the rotation for the next couple of weeks.
Castillo has a record of 11-12 with a 3.64 ERA in 30 starts this season.
The Mariners also moved right-handed reliever Yimi García to the 60-day injured list, ending his season. Hollander said earlier that García had been shut down from throwing while dealing with inflammation in his right elbow. García was placed on the injured list on Aug. 23 and had been rehabbing in Arizona.
García was acquired from Toronto before the trade deadline to strengthen the Mariners’ bullpen. He made 10 appearances for Seattle and has a 6.00 ERA.
To fill the vacant roster spot, Seattle called up catcher Seby Zavala from Triple-A Tacoma.
