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Mets Acquire José Castillo to Strengthen Bullpen
5/16/2025
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- The Mets have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring lefty reliever José Castillo from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash, while designating Kevin Herget for assignment. At 29, Castillo aims to overcome past injuries and performance issues, stepping in after the team faced setbacks with two injured left-handed pitchers. Herget, previously in Triple-A, is likely headed for waivers.
