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A day after Kumar Rocker gave up seven hits and five earned runs over 1.2 IP, the Rangers placed him on the injured list. Rocker was one of several notable players to hit the IL, including a fellow rookie and former SEC star.

Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / April 24

Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 4/24/25

The Twins look to sweep the White Sox today and improve their 9-15 record to double-digit wins. They are currently fourth in the AL Central five and a half games back from the Detroit Tigers.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Willi Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Twins place Willi Castro on IL

The Twins announced this morning that they’ve placed utilityman Willi Castro on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 21, with a strained right oblique muscle.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 17

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Castro, DeJong, Tovar

April 16 was another eventful day on the injury front. Several pitchers did get removed from the injured list and made their 2025 MLB debuts, while others continued rehab assignments.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 16

Twins injury updates: Matt Wallner to IL, Willi Castro exits game banged up

Twins right fielder Matt Wallner is headed to the IL with a hamstring strain, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Wallner, who

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Twins president provides injury update on Royce Lewis

Royce Lewis was cleared for a running program over the weekend, three weeks after sustaining a moderate left hamstring strain.

Astros rally from six down to slay Twins

AL knee-jerk reactions: Astros' Jose Altuve needs a change of scenery

Who will win MLB's top awards this season?

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Twinkie Town / March 31

Twins 0, White Sox 9: Times are Tough

Brighter days are ahead, I hope. That game can be summed up in three words: Hard to watch. The Twins were no-hit into the 7th inning. On top of that the score was 9-0 in the third, and Willi Castro came into pitch because the Twins were getting blown out, yes, to the White Sox.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 4

Casting Willi Castro: Super-Utility Man, or Something More Stable and Productive?

Is there a path for the 2024 All-Star to become more than a good utility player? If he can combine the better traits of his past two seasons and not have to move around the diamond as a stopgap, there is.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 27

Top Notes From the Minnesota Twins ZiPS Projections for 2025

Opening Day for Major League Baseball is quickly approaching. Earlier this offseason, Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs released his ZiPS projections for 2025.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 30

Why the Yankees should trade for versatile switch-hitting infielder

My favorite option for the Yankees’ infield issue was Ha-Seong Kim, a slick-fielding infielder who had both the defensive chops to win a Gold Glove and the offensive skills to help the lineup out.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 29

Why the Yankees should steer clear of 34-year-old veteran 3B

The New York Yankees are just weeks away from having pitchers and catchers report, and they’ve yet to land a capable infielder for their roster. While the team is searching for options for their infield, one name that they’ve stayed away from for the most part remains out there: Nolan Arenado.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / January 11

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 1

Assessing Astros' best options for left-handed outfielder

If the Astros are dealing with a tighter budget, where could they look?

Reporter names two favorites to sign Alex Bregman in free agency

What’s next for Nolan Arenado after turning down the Astros?

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'ALCS MVP' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / January 1

Minnesota Twins Utility Standout Made Baseball History in 2024 Campaign

The Minnesota Twins had an incredibly disappointing 2024 season as they cratered in September to miss the playoffs. The goals were certainly high for Minnesota

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 5

Minnesota Twins Trying to Trade Willi Castro

If you need a reminder that baseball is a business, look no further than the Minnesota Twins offseason. With little financial flexibility from ownership,

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 24

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Twins’ Willi Castro completes bonkers feat not done before in MLB history

The ability to play multiple positions is a skill that can keep a player around baseball for a long time. It also makes them quite valuable if they can perform at a high level in several positions.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 26

Willi Castro Had One of MLB’s Craziest Stats in 2024

The Minnesota Twins have fallen apart down the stretch. There has been very little positivity for Rocco Baldelli’s club over the past month. Willi Castro, who was named an All-Star for the first time this season, has always been capable of providing a spark.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11

Twins’ Castro had funny reaction to learning about All-Star nod

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.

Luis Robert's two-run shot lifts White Sox over Twins in Game 1

Twins slip past White Sox for split of twin bill

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'American League batting champions' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 11

Twins' utility man Willi Castro named as All-Star game replacement

Twins' utility man Willi Castro has been named to the AL All-Star team, replacing Jose Altuve. Marcus Simien will shift into the starting lineup. It will be Castro's first All-Star game appearance of his career.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 6

Will Twins’ Willi Castro Get the All-Star Nod He Deserves?

Earlier this week, Jose Altuve was named the starting second baseman for the American League All-Star team. Few would argue that he wasn’t deserving of the honor; Altuve is enjoying another strong season, as per usual.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / July 1

Minnesota Twins' Willi Castro Has Already Made MLB History With Defensive Versatility

Willi Castro has given the Minnesota Twins unprecedented defensive versatility in 2024, making history just halfway through the season. Castro, who has appeared in all 84 games for the Twins so far this year, started at shortstop against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / June 27

Minnesota Twins' Player Goes Viral After Falling Down During Swing-and-Miss

The Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Wednesday night, which is great news for Twins' player Willi Castro. Why? Because the Twins victory means people won't be talking quite as much about the ridiculous swing that Castro put on a pitch in the first inning of the game.

MLB News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 9

Willi Castro Played With a Bean Ball Magnet in His Pocket vs Pirates

The Minnesota Twins finished a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend, and wrapping up a road trip is always a welcomed reality. Coming home though, no one was more ready to leave than utility man Willi Castro.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2019

MLB prospects we could still see called up in 2019

Some prospects could be major contributors on playoff rosters, while others will get looks in preparation for 2020. Either way, these 10 MLB prospects could get their chances at a major league call-up in the final month of the regular season.

Here's the plan for Orioles, baseball's biggest losers

Cardinals not planning on September promotion of top prospect Dylan Carlson

The 10 biggest surprises of the season

10 players who will make a difference down the stretch