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Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / September 5
Rockies place ailing Willi Castro (heel) on IL
The Colorado Rockies placed infielder/outfielder Willi Castro on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left heel inflammation. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5
Rockies Select Vimael Machin, Place Willi Castro On 10-Day Injured List
5:20PM: Machin’s contract selection has been officially announced, and Castro was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to September 2) due to what the team termed as left heel inflammation. To create a 40-man roster spot, Tyler Freeman was outrighted to Triple-A (more on this transaction here).
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 1
Will Castro is a Swiss Army knife for the Rockies 
When mulling what position Willi Castro plays for the Colorado Rockies, perhaps there is a better question to ask. Just what position does the 29-year-old switch hitter not play?
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / August 20
How Willi Castro Has Emerged as Colorado Rockies' Swiss Army Knife
Willi Castro has spent years building a reputation as a useful MLB utility man. He has also become a minor celebrity among people who have spent far too many hours playing Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16
Rockies erase early deficit to knock off Cubs
Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield both drove in a pair of runs for the visiting Colorado Rockies, who rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday. The second and third hitters in the Colorado lineup put the Rockies ahead with a three-run fourth inning.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 14
Rockies pile up franchise-record 23 runs in rout of Athletics in Vegas
Willi Castro hit two home runs and drove in seven runs to lead the visiting Colorado Rockies to a 23-9 win over the Athletics on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / May 4
The Twins Have Found Their New Willi Castro With Austin Martin
During the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Willi Castro was one of the most valuable players on the Minnesota Twins. In 2025, he would be traded at the deadline to the Chicago Cubs, and his departure left a rather uniquely sized hole on the Twins roster to fill.
Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / April 23
Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner, 2B Willi Castro injured vs. Padres
The Colorado Rockies lost their starting pitcher and second baseman to injures in the first three innings of Thursday's home game with the San Diego Padres in Denver.
MLB News / Just Baseball / March 2
World Baseball Classic: Pool A Preview
As you get ready for the World Baseball Classic and start diving into some of the matchups, Pool A should not be overlooked. This pool might lack some of that firepower that you’ll find in the other groups; Mexico vs.
Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 23
Free Agent Utility Man and Rockies Officially Finalize $12.8 Million Deal
Infielder and outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agree to a two-year, $12.8 million contract. The deal got finalized on Thursday, January 22.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
MLB News / Field Level Media / January 15
Report: Rockies, OF/INF Willi Castro agree to 2-year deal
Switch-hitting utility player Willi Castro will join the Colorado Rockies after coming to terms on a two-year, $12.8 million deal, ESPN reported on Thursday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 15
Rockies quietly make another shrewd addition
These types of moves improve the talent level at the major league level and should make the Rockies more competitive.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Rockies To Sign Willi Castro To Two-Year Deal
The Rockies and utility player Willi Castro have agreed to a two-year deal, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be guaranteed $12.8MM, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.
MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 6
Angels Should Bring In Willi Castro
The Angels roster is severely lacking in depth. With pitchers and catchers reporting in just over six weeks there are serious holes at second base, third base, and in the outfield.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 9
Braves reportedly showing interest in Willi Castro
According to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, the Atlanta Braves are among the teams interested in free agent utility man Willi Castro. “The Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies are among the teams interested in signing utility man Willi Castro, sources told ESPN,” Castillo writes.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 31, 2025
Cubs Acquire Willi Castro in Trade From Twins
For years now, Willi Castro has been one of MLB’s best – and most underappreciated – utility players. The switch-hitter has done a little bit of everything for the Minnesota Twins, but the club is six games under .500 and selling off assets before this year’s trade deadline arrives.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29, 2025
Mariners showing interest in Twins switch-hitter, relievers
The Mariners have already upgraded the right side of their infield with last week’s addition of Josh Naylor, and as they continue to look around the league for help at the other corner and in the bullpen, they’ve increasingly focused in on the Twins, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27, 2025
Astros interested in former All-Star utility man
The Astros’ desire to add some left-handed balance to their righty-heavy lineup doesn’t mean the team is restricting itself to solely lefty swingers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2025
Yankees not close to done adding ahead of trade deadline
The Yankees already made headlines by acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday. That may not be their only move ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 12, 2025
The Twins Have a Hot Trade Commodity in Willi Castro
The trade deadline always comes with a ton of discussion and a fraction of action. You line up your wish list with former All-Stars and impact players, only for your team to add a mid-leverage lefty to the bullpen.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2025
Yankees' trade-deadline plans must include these two infielders
As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are shopping for everything from bullpen and rotation additions to infield help. Regarding the latter, two infielders are clearly the best options.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4, 2025
Willi Castro looks to stay hot as Twins face Athletics
Willi Castro has never been viewed as having a power bat over his seven big league seasons, but he's suddenly displaying plenty of strength. Castro has
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / January 11, 2025
Willi Castro’s Future on the Twins Is Up in the Air
Utility players in baseball have become so much more popular over the years, with Ben Zobrist becoming the face of the term for well over a decade. A utilityman is best defined as a player who is capable of competently playing multiple positions around the diamond, typically in both the infield and the outfield.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 24, 2024
Will the Twins trade All-Star utility man Willi Castro this offseason?
Will the Twins trade Willi Castro this offseason? There are compelling arguments on both sides of the discussion regarding one of the team's more interesting decisions this winter.
Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11, 2024
Twins’ Willi Castro had funny reaction to learning about All-Star selection
Twins infielder Willi Castro received his first-career All-Star nod on Thursday as a replacement for Jose Altuve. The honor did not appear to be on Castro’s radar, at least judging by his reaction to the news.
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