US EditionReport: Cubs Acquire Super-Utilityman, Willi Castro, From Twins
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 31 – Willi Castro, a 2024 All-Star who plays six positions, joins the Cubs as the Twins undergo a fire sale after a 51-57 season record, sources said.
- On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Chicago Cubs acquired utilityman Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, reportedly in a deadline-day trade, according to Jon Heyman.
- Following a fire sale in Minneapolis, the Twins hold a 51–57 record through Wednesday.
- Willi Castro has played second base, shortstop, third base, left, center, and right field while hitting.245/.335/.407 in 86 games this year.
- The move immediately improves the Cubs’ bench by adding a versatile, switch-hitting player who can cover multiple roles, addressing their need for a multi-positional bat.
- Under the deal’s terms, Minnesota will receive minor league pitchers Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong, and Castro will enter free agency this winter.
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Report: Cubs acquire super-utilityman, Willi Castro, from Twins
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Cubs have completed a trade minutes before the deadline for a super-utilityman from the Minnesota Twins, according to reports. First reported by the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Cubs are acquiring Willi Castro from the Twins for yet-to-be-announced prospects. Castro fills a need for the Cubs, who need a quality contributor who can come off the bench and play multiple positions while being at least league average in…
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