Mets Lose Veteran Pitcher in Free Agency
Summary
Jose Castillo, a veteran baseball pitcher, has signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan after playing for several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in 2025. The New York Mets recently decided not to offer him a contract for the 2026 season, which led to this new move in his career.Key Facts
- Jose Castillo has joined the Chiba Lotte Marines, a baseball team in Japan.
- He played for four different MLB teams in 2025.
- The New York Mets picked up Castillo from the Baltimore Orioles in November 2025.
- Castillo played 16 games for the Mets last season, earning a 2.35 ERA.
- He was designated for assignment by the Mets due to roster constraints.
- Castillo also played for the Seattle Mariners and the Baltimore Orioles in 2025.
- From 2018 to 2023, Castillo appeared in 40 games as a relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres.
- Castillo is known for his pitching style, using a heavy sinker and slider to limit hard hits.
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