MLB Trade Rumors relays an article from Dominican sports website Impacto Deportivo that reports the Mets and 2B Luis Castillo have agreed to a four-year deal worth $25 million. They say to expect an official announcement shortly.

Castillo, 32, was traded to the Mets at the deadline this past season for two minor leaguers. In his time with the Mets, he played in 50 games, compiling 199 at-bats with a .296 average. Castillo also played spectacular defense at second base and worked well as the perfect compliment to Jose Reyes on double plays.

Ken Rosenthal posted the story as well, after the Impacto Deportivo article was released, on Fox Sports citing ‘major league sources’ .

I guess we should hold our breath before calling this official, considering the events of the last 24 hours. The money isn’t that bad, considering Eckstein wanted the same years at $36 million, but does anyone actually think Castillo’s knees can hold up four years?

Hat tip to Gary Grund for finding the story and contributing to this report.