The Mets announced today that they have selected left-hander José Castillo to the roster. Right-hander Alex Carrillo has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding active roster move. Righty Max Kranick has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. It was reported a week ago that Kranick will require season-ending elbow surgery.
The Mets have been churning arms through their bullpen for a long time, thanks to a string of injuries, particularly to left-handers. They had planned on having A.J. Minter and Danny Young as their southpaw contingent in the bullpen but both required season-ending surgeries by the middle of May. Since then, they’ve also lost Kranick and Dedniel Núñez to the scalpel.
Castillo, 29, was one of the reinforcements. He was acquired from the Diamondbacks in mid-May, shortly after Minter and Young went down. He spent a little over a month on the roster, tossing 11 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs despite giving up 16 hits, issuing six walks and hitting four opponents. He struck out 14 batters and got ground balls on 55.9% of balls in play allowed.
The Mets bumped him off the roster at the end of June and then passed him through waivers. He accepted an outright assignment and has since been pitching for Syracuse, allowing one earned run in 5 1/3 innings.
Not too long ago, the Mets activated Brooks Raley from the injured list, as he had recovered from last year’s Tommy John surgery. They acquired Gregory Soto from the Orioles earlier today. Now with Castillo coming back, they will have three lefties whenever Soto reports to the team. However, it’s also possible that Castillo gets bumped out again to make room for Soto at that point. The Mets could also make further relief additions between now and next week’s deadline.
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He’ll be used in the 6th tonight after Holmes goes 5 and then DFA’d tomorrow when Soto is activated
Typical David Stearns. Took 1 step up with the Gregory Soto signing and now 3 steps back bringing up Castillo. Why not use Blade Tidwell in relief? Castillo has been our worst reliever this year. His ERA is extremely misleading
Speaking of Soto I can’t believe how the media acted like it was breaking news when Gregory Soto was traded to the Mets today
McMahon and Soto were top of the headlines while Josh naylor was like the 5th most important headline and wasnt breaking
sad tormented neglected mariners fan:
New York baby!
Castillo has a 2.38 ERA and a 3.27 FIP with 14 Ks in 11.1 innings this year for the Mets despite a ridiculous .471 BABIP against. Castillo has absolutely NOT been their “worst reliever this year”. At least look up a stat or two before spouting such utter nonsense.
@rct you can let me know those stats when he blows tonights game. All inherited runners score on him
“you can let me know those stats when he blows tonights game”
Well, he pitched one inning tonight and struck out three. Ready to eat crow, you buffoon?
@rct he pitched one inning in garbage time
This aged well.
I always pull for Castillo, maybe this is his year to finallly make it
Loading up on lefties. Damn !
It’s like they know they’re playing SFG.
A WHIP of almost 3, was not impressed and yet they dumped Devenski for this?
Jeff Kosnett:
Can you go scout relievers for the Mets. I think you might have the key to unlock the secrets!
Let’s trade Merandy Gonzalez for AJ Ramos. That one was godawful.
@Jeff Kosnett Castillo can’t get lefties or righties out
Alex Carrillo being gone is the best part of this move!
Carrillo should pitch HR for the home run derby and or tie breaking round.
Fell apart and looked scared on the mound.
Confidence Lack there of
Like Castillo getting another opportunity, albeit it may be a short one.