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| Luis Castillo is looking "thinner" this season, according to Newsday's David Lennon. |
Our View: Not bad for a guy that hit .302 with 20 stolen bases last season. While he may be intensely unloved by the Mets brass, he should be owned in all NL-only leagues, and could even be a viable bench option in deeper mixed leagues because of his speed.
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| Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports does not believe that Luis Castillo will be traded this offseason. |
Our View: He cites an over-abundance of cheaper alternatives available on the free agent market as the reason why. Castillo's advancing age and diminishing defensive skills can't help, either. And while he still gets on base at a very high rate, he has extraordinarily little power. The Amazins' dream of having Orlando Hudson in Flushing next season no longer appears realistic.
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| Jerry Crasnick of ESPN tweeted that the Red Sox discussed a trade of Mike Lowell for Mets' second baseman Luis Castillo. |
Our View: Lowell became more expendable to Boston after reeling in Adrian Beltre today, but there would not be a starting spot for Castillo if traded, unless Dustin Pedroia goes down with an injury.
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| The New York Times' Jack Curry reports that the Mets desperately want to unload second baseman Luis Castillo at next week's GM meetings in Indianapolis. |
Our View: They are reportedly eyeing Orlando Hudson as his replacement. Castillo, while quite maligned, actually got on base at a .387 clip last season, which, even despite his total lack of power, is nothing to sneeze at. It might sound crazy, but he should generate a decent amount of interest if the Mets don't ask for the moon in return.
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| Luis Castillo was 3-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday, but couldn't propel the Amazins past the Marlins, as the Mets lost 4-2 at home. |
Our View: With a .315 average and on-base percentage above .400, Castillo has quietly been one of the best players in the National League East, and a solid option at second base, all year.
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| Luis Castillo only had one hit on Sunday, but it was a big one. Castillo launched a two-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Giants. |
Our View: Castillo isn't known for his power, but his home run today helped the Mets get a much needed win. Castillo owners should enjoy the home run, because you won't get many more out of him this season.
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| Luis Castillo went 3-for-4 with three singles and two runs scored in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Giants at Citi Field. |
Our View: Castillo accounted for three of the Mets' seven hits in the game. He has a hit in five of his last six games, and is batting .351 in August.
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| Newsday's Davin Lennon reports that Luis Castillo (ankle) will finally return to the Mets lineup on Sunday after missing four games. |
Our View: Amazingly, a Met was able to avoid the DL after getting injured. It could be a mirage, but for now he looks safe to pencil back into your lineup next week.
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| According to Bart Hubbuch on Twitter, injured second baseman Luis Castillo is set to return to the Mets lineup on Sunday. |
Our View: Castillo has been nursing a sore ankle after falling down the dugout steps on Tuesday. The Mets get one of their walking wounded back into the lineup. Let's see how long he can stay healthy.
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| Luis Castillo will sit out his third straight game on Friday with a mild ankle sprain, according to Newsday's David Lennon. |
Our View: Yes, this is the same ankle sprain Castillo suffered when he fell down the dugout steps on Tuesday. Knowing the go of it the Mets have had in 2009, expect him to land on the disabled list next week.
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| According to Bart Hubbuch on Twitter, the Mets are calling Luis Castillo's ankle injury a "mild sprain". |
Our View: Castillio fell down the dugout steps in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game and injured the ankle. He'll be on the shelf for a couple of games, but looks to avoid the DL. The Mets have been cursed with injuries all season though, so we wouldn't be surprised if something went awry. Alex Cora will fill in at second.
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| Mets' second baseman Luis Castillo left Tuesday's gave against the Cardinals in the seventh inning with an ankle injury, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: File this under the catergory of "Could only happen to the 2009 Mets", as Castillo injured himself falling down the steps of the dugout. Castillo had to be helped to he clubhouse by teammates, and there has been no update yet on his condition. We will let you know when we hear anything on the severity of the injury.
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| Luis Castillo was ejected in the second inning of the Mets game against the Nationals on Tuesday, according to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post. |
Our View: Castillo was arguing a call near second base. Expect him back in the lineup on Friday when the Mets play the Astros.
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| Luis Castillo went 2-for-2 with a pair of singles in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Philadelphia. |
Our View: The Mets only mustered four hits in the shutout loss. Castillo recorded a hit in three of four games in July, but has gone six straight games without an RBI.
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| Luis Castillo was the only Met providing any offense on Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with a walk as the Amazins' got shutout 3-0 by St. Louis. |
Our View: The much maligned Castillo is now batting .284 for the season. While not as bad as the New York press makes him out to be, he isn't worth a roster spot in any format.
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| According to the New York Daily News, Mets' second baseman Luis Castillo will hit leadoff in Saturday's game against the Yankees one day after making the error that cost the Mets the win. Castillo dropped a routine fly ball in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday that allowed two Yankees to score, the last being the winning run. |
Our View: The Mets are going right back to Castillo today, and he is sure to hear it from the Yankee faithful. Castillo needs to forget about last night and move forward, because the team needs him to set the table for their offense today.
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| Luis Castillo went 1-for-3 with a single and recorded the Mets' lone RBI in Tuesday's 3-1 loss at Pittsburgh. |
Our View: Castillo snapped a 16-game drought without an RBI, and only has 12 for the season.
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| Luis Castillo went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two stolen bases in the Mets 8-4 win over the Pirates on Mother's Day. |
Our View: The veteran second baseman has two hits in each of his last three games and has all four of his stolen bases in his last four. Apparently he's feeling healthy and could be a solid fantasy option if he continues to play every day. However, that has not been the case for most of the season. He has started in each of the last four games.
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| Luis Castillo is in tonight's lineup at second base against the Braves, according to Newsday. |
Our View: He has been dealing with back spasms. He has two hits over his last two games (five at-bats), and should be fine for fantasy duty.
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| Second baseman Luis Castillo (back) will be back in the lineup on Saturday, the New York Daily News confirms. He has missed three straight games. |
Our View: Fantasy owners can feel free to use him again, although he doesn't have much value beyond NL-only leagues.
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| Second baseman Luis Castillo has missed three straight games due to back spasms, but he should return to the lineup soon, manager Jerry Manuel assures the New York Post. |
Our View: Castillo is off to a good start this season, and it sounds like he could be back this weekend. Let's hope the back issue doesn't cool off his bat too much.
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| Luis Castillo will not be in tonight's lineup at Philadelphia, according to MetsBlog.com. He is still dealing with back spasms. |
Our View: Skipper Jerry Manuel did not speculate when Castillo may return. Alex Cora could cover second base in his place tonight.
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| Second baseman Luis Castillo did not play on Tuesday due to a sore back. He suffered spasms on Monday and was still "really tight" on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reports. Castillo is not expected to play on Wednesday, and the Mets are off on Thursday. |
Our View: Alex Cora has been playing in Castillo's place and will surely be at second on Wednesday. Castillo hasn't been a fast healer in recent seasons, so fantasy owners shouldn't assume Luis will be back by Friday.
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| Luis Castillo left Monday's game in the eighth inning due to back spasms, according to MetsBlog.com. |
Our View: Castillo will be examined today. Skipper Jerry Manuel noted that Alex Cora will likely play second base tonight against the Marlins.
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| The New York Daily News reports that second baseman Luis Castillo will be the Mets primary No. 8 hitter this season. |
Our View: After a hot start this spring, Castillo has slipped to just .267. The Mets hope to use his speed in that slot while using the pitcher more often to lay down sacrifice bunts. The veteran only played in 87 games a year ago, but appears to be healthy this spring.
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| Luis Castillo was 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk, a run scored, and two RBI as the Mets beat the Marlins 10-5 on Sunday. |
Our View: Castillo is hitting .320 with eight RBI in 25 at-bats this spring. He is also 1-for-1 on his stolen base attempts. After a dreadful 2008 in which he dealt with numerous injuries, expect to see better numbers in 2009. If he can remain healthy, he will provide good bang for a cheap buck.
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| Luis Castillo went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Monday's 9-8 win over Baltimore. His hit was a single. |
Our View: Castillo now has six RBI in the preseason. He is worth a look as a flier for NL-only leagues as he attempts to put a disappointing 2008 campaign behind him.
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| Luis Castillo was strong in the leadoff spot in today's 9-3 win over Baltimore in the preseason opener, as he went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a run scored. |
Our View: Castillo is off to a good start as he attempts to put a disappointing 2008 campaign behind him. Castillo is worth a look as a flier for NL-only leagues.
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| Luis Castillo reported to camp at 193 pounds, down from his 210-pound reporting weight in 2008, according to the NY Daily News. He said, "I feel so differently than last year." |
Our View: He is trying to bounce back from a disappointing 2008 campaign, and the club has faith in him as there is talk of him batting leadoff over Jose Reyes. Castillo is worth a look as a flier for NL-only leagues.
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| The New York Mets have been trying to trade second baseman Luis Castillo, but his salary makes that difficult, so they are likely stuck with him, reports Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. |
Our View: Castillo will make nearly $19 million over the next three seasons. It was a ridiculous contract when it was signed and looks even worse now.
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| An undisclosed source believes the Mets are 50-50 to trade Luis Castillo before the start of the 2009 season, according to ESPN. |
Our View: The Mets and Dodgers are keeping talks open in case a version of a Castillo-for-Andruw Jones deal can be made. The Mets would use Andruw Jones is right field, Ryan Church's position.
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| The New York Mets are still attempting to trade second baseman Luis Castillo so they can go after free agent Orlando Hudson, reports Buster Olney of ESPN.com. |
Our View: The Mets foolishly signed Castillo to a long-term deal, and likely regretted it the next day. He is a middling hitter who is quickly losing speed, so trading him won't be easy.
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| The New York Mets trying hard to trade second baseman Luis Castillo, but his contract is making that difficult, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. |
Our View: The Mets want to pursue Orlando Hudson, but Castillo stands in the way.
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| The Mets were having conversations about trading second baseman Luis Castillo but now it appears they are ready to move on with the veteran as their second baseman.GM Omar Minaya said Friday that there is a "good chance he will return in that role." |
Our View: Castillo was once a top of the line lead off hitter but only .245 last year with an OBP of .355.
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| The New York Post reports that Luis Castillo requested an offseason meeting in which he implored Mets officials not to trade him and also pledged to re-dedicate himself to offseason training to assure he is in top condition next season. |
Our View: Castillo was rather miserable last season as he hit .245 and played a bad second base. The Mets have been solely focused on pitching in free agency so it appears that Castillo may get his wish. He has the potential to be roster worthy in fantasy leagues, but keep an eye on him in Spring Training before making an investment in the oft-injured two-bagger.
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| Luis Castillo is expected to start at second base tonight, according to the NY Daily News. Argenis Reyes has started the last three games at the position. |
Our View: Reyes is hitless in his last 24 at-bats, and manager Jerry Manuel predicted that once Castillo returns to the lineup, he would be there to stay. The Mets shelled out a lot of money for Castillo this season, and would like him to close out the 2008 campaign on a high note. He merits consideration in deeper NL-only leagues.
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| Luis Castillo is back in the Mets' starting lineup for tonight's game against the Phillies. Castillo will bat second and play at his customary second base. |
Our View: Castillo came off the DL on Monday and went 0-4. After his first game back he was on the bench for the next two and is now back in the lineup.
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| Luis Castillo was activated from the disabled list on Monday, taking the roster spot of the newly disabled John Maine, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Castillo regains his marginal fantasy status, which comes mostly because of his 13 stolen bases.
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| It was thought that Luis Castillo was coming off the DL today, but he apparently asked out of the starting lineup because he didn't want to affect the Mets' team chemistry, according to Newsday. |
Our View: Castillo will travel with the team to Philadelphia, but it's not clear when he will be activated, though it will happen before the rosters expand. Argenis Reyes started at second today.
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| The Mets have decided to hold off on activating Luis Castillo from the DL, according to the NY Daily News. He was originally supposed to return from his strained left hip flexor today, but they'll instead wait a few days. |
Our View: The report indicates that Castillo "volunteered" to wait a few days. We're not sure why, but the team has said previously that they were in no hurry for Luis to return.
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| Mets second baseman Luis Castillo will return to the team on Saturday as he concludes his rehab assignment, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: No word on who will be sent down to make room for Castillo, but the likeliest candidate is Argenis Reyes, who took Castillo's place upon his disablement.
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| Luis Castillo continues his rehab assignment to heal his left hip flexor, and in a game on Wednesday, he went 1-for-4 with an RBI and run scored, according to Mets.com. |
Our View: Castillo has lost a lot of his speed, which had been his best asset for fantasy owners. He remains a decent option in NL-only leagues, but not mixed league formats.
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| Luis Castillo remains on the DL (strained left hip flexor) and the Mets are in no hurry of activating him, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: His 20-day minor league rehab clock is close to running out, but the team is not concerned with bringing him back while Damion Easley and Argenis Reyes are performing well at second base.
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| Luis Castillo suffered a small setback, albeit not physical in nature, during his rehab assignment. The veteran needed Sunday and Monday off from active duty with Class A St. Lucie to attend to a "personal situation," this according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: The report noted that Mets' officials said it will delay his scheduled return to the team.
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| Mets manager Jerry Manuel said today that Luis Castillo could come off the disabled list as soon as Tuesday in Washington against the Nationals, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: This could be rather intriguing as Castillo will be looking for playing time and may find trouble as Manuel has grown comfortable with Damion Easley and Argenis Reyes. Because of the performances of Easley and Reyes, and with the MetsNew York Mets playing well over .500 ball with Castillo not in the lineup, Manuel repeated again today that Castillo will likely be a part-time player when he comes back despite being in the first year of a four-year, $25 million contract.
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| Luis Castillo, who is trying to bounce back from a strained left hip flexor, went 1-for-3 and played seven innings at second base for Single-A St. Lucie Tuesday, according to the NY Daily News. Mets' GM Omar Minaya mentioned it is a possibility that Castillo could return at some point this weekend. |
Our View: Castillo has been disappointing this season, and Damion Easley has fared better at second back in his absence, so fantasy owners should not consider Castillo for lineups until he proves to be effective.
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| Mets second baseman Luis Castillo played the first game in his rehab stint and went 0-for-2 in rookie ball, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: Castillo has been on the DL with a strained hip flexor, but it has been estimated he will be back in a week, after a few more rehab contests.
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| Luis Castillo will begin a rehab assignment this weekend and is expected to rejoin the Mets sometime in early August, according to MetsBlog.com. He is coming back from a strained hip flexor, and he won't be playing every day upon his return. "I think Luis will come back with a little more fire about him, knowing we'll play whoever is playing well," manager Jerry Manuel said. |
Our View: Damon Easley and Argenis Reyes will battle Castillo for playing time at second.
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| Luis Castillo, out since July 3rd with a strained left hip flexor, isn't certain to return to the starting lineup once healthy, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Damon Easley and Argenis Reyes have hit a nearly combined .300 in July providing the Mets with more offense then they were getting from Castillo who is hitting only .261. Given the leg injury, Castillo might not even be capable of bringing the speed that he once supplied leaving him with little fantasy value except in NL only leagues.
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| Luis Castillo is not ready to be cleared to resume baseball activities, and needs a few more days as he continues to recover from his strained left hip flexor, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: He was eligible to be activated from the DL Friday, but shouldn't be expected back soon. The team is in no hurry to get him back, as Damion Easley has fared well in his absence at second base.
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| Luis Castillo is in the first season of a four-year, $25 million deal with the Mets, but the team is not concerned about getting him back, according to the NY Daily News. When asked if Castillo will be returning from the DL when eligible Friday following the All-Star break, a Mets' official said, "What for?" Manager Jerry Manuel added that the club is performing very well at second base right now. |
Our View: Castillo has been a disappointment this season, and it appears that he will have to battle Damion Easley and Argenis Reyes for playing time when he comes back, which will further lower his fantasy value.
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| Luis Castillo will head to the disabled list with a strained left hip flexor, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: Castillo isn't offering the Mets or fantasy owners much value at the moment. Damion Easley has been playing second base the last two days while Castillo was out.
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| Updating a previous report, Luis Castillo could land on the DL due to his sore left quad, according to MLB.com. Castillo said, "I have to make a decision if I'm going to go to the DL, because I don't want to get rest, man. I want to be playing most every day."
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Our View: Castillo missed his second-straight game on Wednesday, and he will attempt to play again in the coming days. If his ailment doesn't improve, then he'll head to the DL in the hope that an extended rest will cure this problem for good. Damion Easley should continue to roam second base while he is out.
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| Luis Castillo missed his second straight game on Wednesday due to his quad injury, according to the AP. Manager Jerry Manuel said he would consider using Castillo in a part-time capacity until he feels better. Manuel said he doesn’t think a stint on the 15-day DL will be needed.
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Our View: Damion Easley made another start at second base in his place. Castillo made his sixth fielding error in his last appearance on Monday, which surpassed his total number from 2007.
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| Luis Castillo scored five runs in the Mets 15-6 thrashing of the Yankees. He was 2-for-3 at the plate while walking three times. Carlos Delgado drove in Castillo three times as part of his nine RBI day. |
Our View: Castillo won't give you much in the way of batting average or RBI, he doesn't hit for power and his stolen bases are down. If you have him on your fantasy team for some reason it was a banner day, but probably not something you should expect to continue.
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| Despite the fact that Luis Castillo figures to be limited in the coming weeks while he nurses chronically sore knees, the second baseman is in the lineup for today's first game of two against the Yanks at Shea Stadium. |
Our View: Castillo is starting at second base and hitting second in the batting order. Don't expect him to be in the starting lineup for the second game.
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| Luis Castillo will be limited to three or four games per week due to his chronically sore knees, which means his fantasy value takes a hit. Fewer at-bats mean fewer runs, Castillo's primary contribution outside of his batting average, which is lingering around the .250 mark this year. |
Our View: Castillo's stolen base totals figure to decrease as well.
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| Luis Castillo will miss Monday's game against Seattle due to a sore left quad, according to the NY Post. Acting manager Jerry Manuel said, "I don't see Luis moving as well as I'd like to see him move right now. I know he's not quite 100 percent, and we're going to do what we can to keep him fresh."
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Our View: Manuel also did not rule out a trip to the DL for Castillo, who battled several ailments this season. Damion Easley will continue to roam second base while he is out of action.
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| Manager Jerry Manuel submitted today's starting lineup for the Mets and failed to list second baseman Luis Castillo on the card. Asked by reporters about the decision, Manuel stated Castillo will be out at least a couple of day due to pain in his right quedriceps muscle, according to the NY Post. |
Our View: Manuel also said a DL stint is a possibility for Castillo, who has been battling a variety of ailments this season.
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| Luis Castillo is back in the starting lineup on Friday night against the Texas Rangers in the second set of interleague games. |
Our View: Castillo was given Thursday afternoon off in the loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Dan Haren.
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| Still battling a hip flexor, Mets second baseman Luis Castillo will once again be out of the lineup this evening has New York faces off with San Francisco, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: Castillo is still listed as day-to-day, but he has struggled with this same leg for most of the season. He will be replaced by Damion Easley, batting second in the order.
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| Luis Castillo tried to talk his way into the lineup on Saturday, to no avail. The Mets say he has a strained left hip flexor, but Castillo tells the New York Post it is a quad injury. The ailment is different from the quad malady that caused the second baseman to miss three games earlier this year. "I want to be out there, especially since we're starting to play a little better," Castillo admits. |
Our View: It sounds like Luis is day-to-day, but the Mets aren't going to mess around with his oft-injured legs. Fantasy owners shouldn't necessarily count on Castillo to be in the lineup on Sunday.
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| New York second baseman Luis Castillo may be adding his name to an already-concerning list of injured players for the Mets, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: The Mets announced Castillo is suffering from a strained left hip flexor and is not likely to be available to play any time soon. Castillo was replaced by Damion Easley last night and the Mets have stated their desire to see how Castillo responds to work today before making further statements. We will update as news becomes available.
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| Luis Castillo has left tonight's battle against the Dodgers in the seventh inning with an undisclosed injury, according to the AP. |
Our View: He was replaced by Damion Easley at second base. More news regarding the injury should be released soon.
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| New York second baseman Luis Castillo is getting the night off after going 1-for-4 in the first game of today's double-header against the Atlanta Braves, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: Castillo has been struggling with a strained left quad but muscled through in Game 1 today. The Mets want to give him a rest, and thus he will be replaced by Damion Easley, set to bat sixth in the order.
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| Luis Castillo hit his first homer of the season and scored the lone run for the Mets in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Atlanta. He went 1-for-4 overall. |
Our View: He has eight runs scored with seven RBI over 16 games in May. His strained left quad seems to be fine now.
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| Luis Castillo was able to play with his strained left quad today, and had a solid outing as he went 2-for-2 with one walk in a 1-0 loss to Washington. Both hits were singles. |
Our View: There was previously word that his ailing quad may send him to the DL, but that appears to no longer be the case. He had a favorable outing in his first appearance since Sunday.
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| Luis Castillo is going to return to his starting post at second base today and bat second in the lineup, according to Newsday. He has been bothered by a strained left quad. |
Our View: Castillo hasn't been able to play since Sunday, and there was word that the injury may send him to the DL, but that appears to no longer be the case. His performance will be monitored today.
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| Mets 2B Luis Castillo may be headed for the disabled list, according to MLB.com. Nursing a strained left quad, Castillo hasn't been able t |
Our View: Nursing a strained left quad, Castillo hasn't been able to play since Sunday and the team anticipates he won't be able to hit the field until this coming weekend, at the earliest. As a result, both manager Willie Randolph and general manager Omar Minaya are suggesting the DL might be the best place for Castillo right now. Castillo has missed three games and received additional treatment for the quad on Wednesday, and while he reports he feels "better," he does not argue that it could be some time before he feels ready to play. We will update as news comes forth.
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| Manager Willie Randolph tells the New York Daily News that Luis Castillo could land on the disabled list if his strained left quad doesn't improve quickly. Castillo has not played since Sunday. |
Our View: Fantasy owners should keep Castillo on their benches until he shows that he's healthy. Leg injuries have dogged this veteran in recent seasons.
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| Luis Castillo is being slowed by a strained right quadriceps and was not in the Mets' starting lineup against Washington on Monday, according to the NY Post. Castillo said the quad had been bothering him in recent days, but he attempted to play through it. He also noted that the injury flared up when he was rounding the bases on his first-inning triple on Sunday. |
Our View: GM Omar Minaya will evaluate Castillo on a daily basis. Damion Easley started in his place at second base on Monday.
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| The Mets enjoyed a strong offering from 2B Luis Castillo in their 3-6 win over the Atlanta Braves. Castillo went 3-for-5 at the plate with his second double of the season, leaving one runner on base. |
Our View: This was Castillo's third multi-hit game his his last four outings, going 8-for-18 over his last four games.
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| The Mets rested Luis Castillo on Tuesday due to a sore knee, the AP reports. Damion Easley started at second base. |
Our View: This shouldn't surprise fantasy owners, as Castillo is coming off knee surgery and already said he'll need regular days off. We won't be surprised if Luis is limited to 120-130 games this year.
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| Luis Castillo is still dealing with some soreness in his right knee, and he believes he would benefit from some periodic rest, this according to a report on MLB.com. "Sometimes, I do [need a rest]," Castillo said. "When I play three or four games in a row, maybe I can get a day off. I'm going to ask Willie [Randolph] about it." |
Our View: Castillo was dropped to 8th in the order on Tuesday night thanks in part to his .194 average in the early going, and he might be slowed for a while thanks to that knee, though he hasn't been a big SB for years anyway.
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| Luis Castillo, who is expected to start at second base today, has a good track record against today's opposing hurler Ben Sheets, according to MLB.com. Castillo holds a .438 average over 16 at-bats against the Brewers' ace. |
Our View: This is a good day to pencil Castillo back into your lineups.
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| Luis Castillo may be able to return to the Mets' lineup tonight, according to MetsBlogs.com. Castillo stated that his sore knee feels better and he hopes to be in the lineup tonight. Manager Randolph added, "I talked to him yesterday and told him, ‘Listen, make sure that you’re right and when you start to feel better and you’re good, let me know. So, I trust my bench, I have a lot of confidence in them." We will keep you posted on his status.
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| Luis Castillo said that his injured knee felt much better yesterday, and added that he would not be going on the DL, according to the Star Ledger. Manager Willie Randolph left him out of the lineup because he wanted to give him an extra day of rest. Castillo notably had surgery on the same knee after last season to clean it out, and his tightness on Tuesday raised some questions that the knee could be acting up again, but he said it was nothing compared to that. Castillo noted, "It's better. It was stiff, maybe from the cold weather. It's okay. It doesn't feel like last year." This is good news for the Mets' second baseman.
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| Luis Castillo was forced out of action against the Phillies on Tuesday due to sore knees, according to the AP. The severity of the ailment is yet to be known, and Damion Easley replaced him at second base. |
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| Luis Castillo took part in his first spring game on Saturday, walking twice and going 0-for-1, according to the New York Daily News. "I ran well and I didn't feel anything in my knees," Castillo said. "I felt good. I hope I feel like that the whole spring. ... I think I made the right decision having surgery. I feel so different." It looks like he has a good chance to be ready for opening day. |
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| Luis Castillo was scheduled to be in the Wednesday lineup for the first time this spring, but a change in plans now has the Mets' second baseman waiting until Saturday to dress out. Castillo will begin testing and pushing his surgically repaired knee and increase his daily regiment as he works towards an opening day assignment. |
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| The NY Daily News reports that Luis Castillo wants to be the latest rehabbing Met to return to the depleted lineup on Wednesday.
The second baseman told the media on Tuesday he's ready to make his spring-training debut, and do it as early as today against the Orioles at Tradition Field. Castillo is battling through knee soreness.
"I feel fine, I just ran the bases one more time and I feel good to play," said Castillo, who was hampered by knee problems late last season after the Mets acquired him in July from Minnesota. |
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| The Mets won't rush Luis Castillo this spring, even though the veteran says he's completely recovered from right knee surgery. "We're going to go slow with him, let him go at his own pace and build it up," general manager Omar Minaya tells the New York Post. |
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| Luis Castillo reached a preliminary agreement with the Mets Sunday on a four-year, $25 million deal, according to the AP. The second baseman must pass a physical for the deal to be finalized. |
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| New Astros GM Ed Wade plans to meet with free agent second baseman Luis Castillo. However, that doesn't mean the team is writing off Chris Burke as a potential replacement for Craig Biggio. "In our situation, we still view Burke as the heir apparent," Wade told the Houston Chronicle. "We would be comfortable with Chris in that role going forward. But at the same time, I just think it's incumbent upon us to look at the overall marketplace and see if there's ways to improve, as I said, at any position. We have to at least explore it. If at the end of the day we don't do anything else, I think the feeling internally and (among) people that know Chris a lot better than I do (is that we) feel that he's capable of being productive for us at the position. If that's the case, then I'm fine with that." |
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| Luis Castillo was a late scratch Thursday because of a sore right knee, according to the Miami Herald. Castillo has dealt with soreness in the knee on and off throughout the year. |
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| Luis Castillo was back in the lineup on Monday. He went 1-for-4. Castillo hadn't played since Thursday due to a sore right knee. |
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| Although Luis Castillo said his tender right knee felt better Saturday, he missed his second consecutive game and doesn't expect to play until Monday, the AP reports. Ruben Gotay figures to start while Castillo is out. |
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| Luis Castillo was out of the starting lineup on Friday due to a knee injury he suffered on Thursday night, according to the AP. Castillo's knee has bothered him in the past, and so it wouldn't be a surprise if this ailment forced him to miss some additional time. |
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| Luis Castillo did not start on Sunday, and he was limping before the game. His right knee was also wrapped in ice, the New York Post reports. Castillo says he does not have a serious injury and blames the Metrodome turf for wear-and-tear and soreness. He appeared as a defensive replacement later in Sunday's game. |
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| Luis Castillo left Sunday's game due to the effects of heat and humidity, the New York Daily News reports. "I feel dizzy a little bit," he told the coaches in the eighth inning. Castillo was replaced by Ruben Gotay. The Mets are off on Monday. |
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| Luis Castillo left Sunday's contest against the Cubs with an undisclosed injury. It's possible he suffered the injury while stealing third base in the top of the eighth inning. More details should be known about the injury following the game. |
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| The Mets acquired Luis Castillo from the Twins on Monday in exchange for two prospects - catcher Drew Butera and outfielder Dustin Martin, according to the AP. Castillo will take over the everyday second base duties for the Mets, replacing Ruben Gotay, who had been filling in for the injured Jose Valentin. |
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| It's possible that Luis Castillo won't be able to take part in Monday's game against the Blue Jays. The visa he needs in order to travel to Toronto is at his Miami home, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "I don't know if I can go," Castillo said. "I hope so, but maybe not." It will all depend on whether a friend of his is able to overnight it in time. If not, he probably will not be available until at least Tuesday. |
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| Luis Castillo missed his second straight game on Thursday. He's still recovering from sore legs and a swollen left hand, the result of being spiked last week. It's not clear if he will be back in the mix this weekend. |
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| Luis Castillo was in the lineup with his left hand bandaged after it was inadvertently stepped on by Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay during a play at the plate on Monday, according to the AP. Castillo needed a pinch hitter in the ninth, but said it was feeling better on Tuesday. |
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| Luis Castillo has a swollen left hand after being stepped on in the fifth inning of Monday night's game against the Blue Jays, according to the AP. CHe stayed in the game but was lifted for a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. The hand was cut and swollen, and Castillo will be re-examined on Tuesday. |
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| Luis Castillo did not start on Sunday because of a sore leg, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Castillo has a tough time playing in day game after night games.
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| Luis Castillo was not in the lineup on Wednesday afternoon for the Twins. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Castillo has sore legs and will now get two days off since the Twins don’t play again until Friday. |
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| Luis Castillo was in the lineup Tuesday night for the first time since April 20. He went 3-for-6 with two runs scored in the Twins' 9-1 win over Tampa Bay. Castillo had been suffering from a strained quadriceps. |
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| The Twins likely will wait until Tuesday before getting Luis Castillo back in the mix, according to the Pioneer Press. He's recovering from a strained quadriceps. |
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| Luis Castillo has a chance to play Friday after missing a week with a strained left quadriceps muscle, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. |
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| Luis Castillo is making progress with his quad injury, though he'll need a few more days, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. |
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| It doesn't look like Luis Castillo's quadriceps injury will require a trip to the disabled list, according to the Twins website. "They (doctors) don't seem to think his leg is that bad," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "So we're going to go day-to-day. He'll run around again tomorrow. That's good news." Castillo hasn't played since Thursday. |
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| Luis Castillo was able to take part in batting practice Monday, but he was not ready to field grounders, according to the AP. Battling a strained quadriceps, it's possible that Castillo could require a trip to the disabled list. |
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| Luis Castillo said his strained quadriceps felt better yesterday, but he added that he might remain sidelined until Wednesday, according to the Pioneer Press. As for whether he might head to the disabled list, manager Ron Gardehnhire said, "We'll give him a few days and see if it starts to get better." |
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| Luis Castillo was not in the starting lineup Friday night against the Royals because of his injured left quad. |
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| Luis Castillo is considered day-to-day after tweaking his left quad Thursday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. "You saw when he hit the ball and tried to stretch out, he hurt himself, so we'll just go day-to-day with a quad," manager Ron Gardenhire said.
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| Luis Castillo left Thursday's game against the Mariners in the fifth inning due to a left quadriceps injury, the AP reports. Alexi Casilla took his place. |
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| Luis Castillo continued his hot spring against the Reds on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with an RBI triple. He's now hitting .529 this spring. Castillo has dealt with various lower-body injuries over the past couple of seasons, but he's looking to avoid those this year. "I've been working hard this year," Castillo told the AP. "I'm going to take care of my body. If I stay healthy, I'm going to make something happen." |
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| Luis Castillo should return to game action on Thursday, according to the Pioneer Press. He's been out the past four games with a sore back. |
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| Luis Castillo left last night's exhibition game with a sore back, according to the Pioneer Press. He'll sit out today's game and is considered to be day-to-day. |
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| Luis Castillo missed his second straight game Thursday with a sore knee, according to the Twins official site. He remains day-to-day. |
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| Luis Castillo asked for Wednesday off because of sore legs, according to the AP. He's considered day-to-day. |
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| Luis Castillo was back in action for the Twins on Monday after missing four games with a sprained right ankle. He was 2-for-4 in his usual leadoff slot. |
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| Luis Castillo missed his fourth straight game Sunday with a sprained right ankle, according to the AP. Manager Ron Gardenhire hopes Castillo will be able to play Monday. |
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| Luis Castillo said he wasn't sure whether he'd be able to play this weekend against the Yankees, according to the Star-Tribune. He rolled his ankle on Wednesday, though he said he felt better on Thursday. |
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| Luis Castillo left Wednesday's game in the sixth inning with a sprained right ankle, according to the AP. He suffered the injury while fielding a groundball. Nick Punto moved over to second base to replace Castillo, while Luis Rodriguez entered the game to play third. |
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