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Mariners' Rotation Shuffle Explained | Seattle Mariners News

The Mariners’ rotation chaos wasn’t about needing six starters—it was about refusing to stick with the same six. After trading Luis Castillo for bullpen help and prospects, they thought things would settle into a clean five-man setup… until Kade Anderson debuted just 20 days later, reigniting the six-pitcher circus. Bryan Woo’s shoulder injury forced a reset, but the real issue? They’d already been tweaking schedules and moving arms around for months, prioritizing flexibility over consistency. Trading Castillo was smart business—offloading future payroll while clearing space for younger…

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