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On YouTubeColorado 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.
Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 20
Evaluating Willi Castro’s role with the Rockies 
Last Thursday ESPN reported that the Colorado Rockies had reached an agreement with veteran super utilityman Willi Castro on a two-year deal worth $12.8 million.
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.
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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
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Willi Castro 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.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
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.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Pursuing Cubs Free Agent Utility Man
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gone after many different free agents this season, but recently are targeting a player who can feature at a number of positions.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 9
ESPN Links Braves to All-Star Utility Man Among Winter Meetings Rumors
Some buzz is starting to creep through for the Atlanta Braves during the Winter Meetings. According to ESPN's Jorge Castro, they're among the three teams that are interested in utility man Willi Castro.
MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / November 9
Brewers could poach 2025 Cubs trade addition in free agency
With the Milwaukee Brewers offseason underway, one area under scrutiny is their shortstop position. Joey Ortiz, last year’s everyday player, had a bad year at the plate, but kept his spot due to excellent defense.
Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 6
Mariners Could Target Former All-Star To Replace Key Free Agent This Offseason
The Seattle Mariners have a lot to look forward to after their run to the American League Championship Series, but there is work to do to get back to that point.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 21
Cubs Projected Not To Re-Sign Back Significant Trade Deadline Acquisition
The Chicago Cubs have clinched their spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, hoping to make a deep run in a National League which is as wide open as it's been in some time.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20
Willi Castro, Cubs look to take long series against Brewers
After making up two games of ground in a day against their National League Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs will look to take the five-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 1
Cubs Make Low Risk Move With Will Castro As Twins Bet On Young Pitching Depth
The Chicago Cubs made what could be a low risk, high reward trade as the clock was running out on the trade deadline. They acquired a veteran utility man from the Minnesota Twins in Willi Castro.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31
Reports: Cubs acquire versatile Willi Castro from Twins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran utility player Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday afternoon ahead of the trade deadline.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 31
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
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.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 28
Willi Castro bidding war? Astros among interested teams, insider says
Willi Castro may be in his final days with the Twins, who have dropped six of nine games since the All-Star break to reinforce the notion that selling before Thursday's MLB trade deadline is the right move for a meandering Minnesota club.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27
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
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
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
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
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.
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