In Seattle, an injury to catcher Mitch Garver forced Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo to bat for the first time since 2021 during Sunday's game against the Twins, a rare occurrence in modern baseball. Despite initially being projected to start later, Castillo pitched Sunday on four days' rest due to Bryan Woo's injury. Castillo's performance on short rest has been statistically strong this season, offering some optimism despite recent struggles. The injury to Garver led to a lineup reshuffle, highlighting the challenges teams face in such situations in Major League Baseball.