Jose Castillo is on the move again — a longer move than any of the four he's already made in 2025.

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The Chiba Lotte Marines of NPB, the top professional league in Japan, announced Sunday that they have signed the well-traveled pitcher for the 2026 season.

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Castillo, 29, struck out 30 batters, walked 14, and allowed 40 hits in his 32 innings for four different MLB teams in 2025.

The Mets claimed Castillo off waivers from the Orioles on Nov. 6. then decided not to tender him a contract for 2026 ahead of last week's deadline. Castillo went 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA in 16 relief appearances for the Mets last season.

But because Castillo was out of minor-league options, the Mets were forced to de

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