Mets sign infielder Diego Castillo to minor league deal

The New York Mets have signed infielder Diego Castillo to a minor league contract. This move was confirmed by the MLB transaction log and reported by Venezuelan journalist Georgeny Pérez. Castillo, 27, had a brief stay with the Mets' 40-man roster in January 2024. He was claimed off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks but was designated for assignment after just one week. Last season, Castillo played in four games for the Minnesota Twins, getting two hits in six at-bats. In Triple-A, he had a batting average of .261. His most notable major league performance was in 2022 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he had 11 home runs in 283 plate appearances. The Mets continue to look for ways to strengthen their roster as they prepare for the new season.