Morning Briefing: Mets Sign Diego Castillo to Minor League Deal

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets have signed utility player Diego A. Castillo to a minor league deal. Castillo was briefly with the club last January after being claimed off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, but was lost in the same fashion two weeks later to the New York Yankees. The 27-year-old appeared in four MLB games for the Minnesota Twins last season.

Now onto the morning briefing!

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On This Date In Mets History

2013: David Wright was named the fourth captain in Mets history, joining Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter and John Franco.

2011: The Mets released pitcher Oliver Perez. In five seasons with New York, he posted a 29-29 record with a 4.71 ERA.

Born on This Date: Anthony Kay (1995), Frankie Montas (1993), Jimmy Yacabonis (1992), Bobby Wahl (1992), Carlos Carrasco (1987), Shawon Dunston (1963), Tommy Davis (1939).

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