New York Mets second baseman Luis Castillo does not believe that he will return to the team in 2011 despite being owed $6 million for 2011, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Castillo said he has spoken to the front office about his situation, and he has a gut feeling that the team will unload him in the off-season.

Last month, Castillo expressed his frustration regarding his lack of playing time.

“I can’t be here anymore,” the second baseman said. “I know I’m not going to be here next year.”

The Mets have been giving more playing time to rookie Ruben Tejada at second base..

Castillo does not care where he ends up, as long as he gets an opportunity to play.

“Maybe 20 more days here and I’ll be prepared to work out for next season,” Castillo said. “I want to see if I can get a chance to play next year because I’m going to be a free agent after that and I want to have a good year and put up good numbers.”