Mets Claim Infielder Diego Castillo Off Waivers from Diamondbacks

The 26-year-old player, who debuted with the Pirates in 2022, was designated for assignment in December to make room for outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Diego Castillo, 26, was claimed by the New York Mets off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Castillo appeared in one big league game last year, and hit .313 with 33 doubles, three home runs, 72 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 124 games at Triple-A Reno.
He made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022, batting .206 with 11 home runs and 29 RBIs in 96 games.
Castillo was traded to Arizona in December 2022.
He was designated for assignment on Dec. 22 to open a roster spot when the Diamondbacks re-signed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.