The Royals acquired Diego Castillo from the Mets, likely in a cash deal, assigning him to Triple-A Omaha. Castillo, a 27-year-old infielder, has struggled early in the season, posting a .167 batting average across 46 plate appearances. His performance has been hindered by an unusually low batting average on balls in play. The Mets, with stronger infield options now, deemed him expendable. The struggling Royals hope Castillo can enhance their underperforming second base position, contributing to their lineup as they try to improve the current .217 offensive output from that role.
Castillo is a 27-year-old infielder acquired by the Royals from the Mets, likely for cash, assigned to Triple-A Omaha after a rough start this season.
Despite a slow start in 2023 with a .167 batting average, Castillo boasts a solid minor league track record with a .278/.377/.418 line since 2021.
The Royals' infield has struggled this season, with collective poor production at second base, prompting the acquisition of Castillo to bolster options.
The Mets' infield depth has rendered Castillo expendable, while the Royals look to improve offensive output with his potential addition to their roster.
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