The NL East-leading Mets neatly filled a big hole at second base, acquiring three-time All-Star Luis Castillo from the Twins for a pair of prospects Monday.
The 31-year-old Castillo will give the Mets three switch-hitters at the top of their lineup when injured Carlos Beltran returns and brings speed and a .304 average to a batting order already topped by major league stolen base leader Jose Reyes. Castillo twice was the NL steals leader, though bad knees have limited his running in recent seasons.
Mets Fill Hole With Castillo