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The New York Mets didn't appear too interested in bringing back Jose Castillo for next season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCastillo has taken that decision out of their hands.
The left-handed pitcher is leaving MLB to sign in Japan's NPB with the Chiba Lotte Marines.
The Mets non-tendered Castillo earlier in November.
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Castillo had a wild 2025 and is looking for a bit of stability.
In 2025, he pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Seattle Mariners, the Baltimore Orioles and the Mets.
Castillo did do a solid job. He had a 3.94 ERA in 32 innings pitched.
Amazingly, Castillo was with the Mets on three different occasions.
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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBefore this season, Castillo has pitched for the Padres in four other MLB campaigns. He has also missed time in the past with Tommy John surgery.
Castillo has a 4.11 ERA in his MLB career and should be effective in Japan.
He may get a chance to come back stateside eventually, but for now, he'll see what he can do in Japan.
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