The New York Mets added a left-hander to their bullpen on Thursday, buying Jose Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in alternate for money concerns.
Castillo has pitched in elements of 5 seasons within the majors, debuting for the San Diego Padres in 2018. The Venezuela native excelled, fanning 52 in 38 1/3 aid innings whereas going 3-3 with a 3.29 ERA and 12 walks.
However accidents restricted the 29-year-old to solely two innings within the majors from 2019-23.
Castillo signed a minor league cope with Arizona in December 2023 and made 21 appearances for Triple-A Reno in 2024. He elected free company after the season, however re-signed with the Diamondbacks in January.
After 5 appearances for Reno this season, Arizona referred to as Castillo up on Could 1 and he appeared in 5 video games, permitting eight earned runs in 6 1/3 innings. After giving up three runs in two innings to the Dodgers on Could 11, the Diamondbacks designated him for project the next day.
To make room for Castillo, the Mets designated right-hander Kevin Herget for project. Herget’s lone look this season occurred on April 29 towards Arizona. He allowed two runs (one earned) and three hits in two innings.
–Area Degree Media