The Mets sent cash to the Diamondbacks in exchange for lefty reliever José Castillo, who had been designated for assignment.

To clear roster space, the Mets DFA’d righty Kevin Herget.

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<figcaption>The Mets acquired Jose Castillo from the Diamondbacks. <span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

Castillo, a 29-year-old with 45 games of major league experience and a career 5.21 ERA, becomes a depth option for an organization that has needed southpaws.

Both A.J. Minter and Danny Young are gone for the season, leaving Génesis Cabrera as the only lefty reliever on the 26-man roster.

The Mets already had <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/11/03/sports/mets-bring-back-brooks-raley-in-first-bullpen-decision/">signed the rehabbing Brooks Raley</a> to become an option later in the season.

With both A.J. Minter and Danny Young gone for the season, Génesis Cabrera was the only lefty reliever on the 26-man roster.{ai:summary}<p>The Mets acquired lefty reliever José Castillo from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash, following his designation for assignment. To make room on the roster, the Mets DFA’d righty Kevin Herget. </p><p>Castillo, 29, has 45 games of MLB experience with a career 5.21 ERA and adds depth to a bullpen lacking southpaws after injuries to A.J. Minter and Danny Young. Génesis Cabrera is currently the only lefty reliever on the roster. #sports</p>

Mets trade for Diamondbacks’ Jose Castillo after bullpen injuries

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