The Cubs have acquired utilityman Willi Castro from the Twins, and in return, Minnesota will receive pitching prospects Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong. Castro is expected to primarily play third base, addressing a position that has struggled this season. He has played all positions except catcher and first base, achieving a batting line of .250/.335/.398 since joining the Twins. He possesses solid hitting skills and speed, illustrated by a 34-steal season in 2023. The Cubs will owe him about $2MM through the 2025 season before he becomes a free agent.
The Cubs have landed utilityman Willi Castro from the Twins, receiving multiple prospects in return, including pitchers Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong.
Castro can play all over the diamond, but he'll surely get most of his playing time in Chicago at third base due to weak production there.
Castro has hit .250/.335/.398 over 1388 plate appearances and played at every position on the field except catcher and first base since joining Minnesota.
Castro is also inexpensive, as the Cubs will owe him roughly $2MM for the remainder of the 2025 season before he enters free agency.
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