Mets Make Trade, Send Infielder to American League Contender
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The New York Mets traded infielder Diego Castillo to the Kansas City Royals, according to their official transactions log.
Castillo signed a minor league contract with the Mets on March 13. In 13 games with Triple-A Syracuse, he hit .17 (11 for 42) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, three walks and 10 strikeouts.
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