The New York Mets have added relief pitcher Jose Castillo as they face injuries in their bullpen. Castillo, once a promising prospect, struggled with an 11.37 ERA, leading to his departure from the Diamondbacks. Mets' coach Mendoza expressed belief in Castillo's potential effectiveness against left-handed hitters, essential for upcoming games. In a related move, Dedniel Nunez was sent to Triple-A Syracuse to improve his performance, emphasizing the team's ongoing push for consistency among relievers as they manage several rehab situations for other pitchers like Paul Blackburn.
Jose Castillo, a former highly-touted prospect, could become the Mets' valuable second left-handed option, despite a rough start with injuries and a high ERA.
Mendoza underscored Castillo's potential, stating, 'he's a left that throws hard, he's got a breaking ball... when he's healthy, he's got the talent.'
Dedniel Nunez was optioned to Triple-A after struggling to find consistency and control, with Mendoza emphasizing, 'We just need to see consistency in the strikezone.'
As other Mets pitchers recover, Mendoza noted Paul Blackburn's progress, highlighting that he will have one more rehab outing before a team decision.
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