Willi Castro - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Will be aggressive on basepaths The Rockies are expecting Castro to be aggressive stealing bases this season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Rockies have revamped their front office and many of their coaches this offseason, leading to several new philosophies. One such change will be a focus on aggressiveness on the basepaths in an effort to create more run-scoring opportunities. Castro is among several players on the roster who could benefit, though he's only 24 of 40 on stolen base attempts combined across the last two seasons.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockies ready to crank up aggression on basepaths with additions of Castro, McCarthy SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rockies’ Willi Castro has demonstrated effectiveness with the bat, as evidenced by his 48 extra-base hits with the Tw...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Willi Castro joins Puerto Rico for his first World Baseball Classic For the second time this week, Team Puerto Rico has added an MLB All-Star to its World Baseball Classic roster. Rockies utility man Willi Ca...

JANUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Colorado Rockies finalize $12.8 million, 2-year contract

Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies have finalized a $12.8 million, two-year contract

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Former Guardians prospect who blossomed elsewhere signs with Rockies Former Guardians prospect Willi Castro has found a new home via a multi-year deal with the Rockies.

JANUARY 16 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Ex-Twins fan favorite Willi Castro finds sad new team after trade deadline departure He signed a two-year deal with an NL West squad.

JANUARY 15 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Rockies Sign Versatile Infielder Willi Castro to Two-Year Deal The Colorado Rockies made their latest offseason move official, securing utility infielder Willi Castro on a two-year contract. ESPN's Jorge...

JANUARY 15 • SI.COM

Nets two-year deal from Rockies Castro signed a two-year contract with the Rockies on Thursday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Castro ended the 2025 campaign on a sour note, slashing just .170/.245/.240 over 110 plate appearances after being traded from Minnesota to Chicago at the deadline. Playing 81 games at Coors Field figures to help the 28-year-old's chances of bouncing back at the plate, and his extreme defensive versatility, combined with the Rockies' weak roster, should keep him in the starting lineup nearly every day.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Predicting where 3 free agents from Twins' trade deadline fire sale will sign Where will Harrison Bader, Willi Castro and Danny Coulombe sign this offseason?

JANUARY 4 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Willi Castro Landing Spots: 3 ideal destinations for All-Star switch-hitter after short Cubs stint Willi Castro is back on the market after a short stay with the Cubs that never turned into a defined role.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sitting after three straight starts Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Castro had started in right field in each of the three games, but he'll hit the bench while Seiya Suzuki (illness) returns to the starting nine after missing each of the last five contests. Though the Cubs have an opening in right field while Kyle Tucker (calf) remains on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell could turn to Suzuki to fill the void in order to open up the designated-hitter spot for Moises Ballesteros, who has gone 7-for-18 with a home run, a triple and three walks. Ballesteros will be included in the lineup Wednesday and could be prioritized over Castro while he's swinging the hotter bat of the two.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner's 3 RBIs lead Cubs to 4-3 win over fading Rays

Nico Hoerner had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning that sparked the Chicago Cubs over the fading Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle Wednesday Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Though he could end up getting most of the starts in right field while Kyle Tucker (calf) is on the injured list, Castro will hit the bench after he had been included in the lineup in five of the previous six contests. With Castro taking a seat, the Cubs will open up a spot at designated hitter for Justin Turner, leaving Seiya Suzuki to cover right field.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Wednesday Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs beat Braves 6-1 behind Cade Horton's strong outing

Rookie Cade Horton threw 6 1/3 strong innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs pulled away from the Atlanta Braves late for a 6-1 win Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Filling spot in right Castro is starting in right field and batting seventh in Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Castro will cover right field on the day Kyle Tucker heads to the injured list due to a left calf strain, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. With Tucker also out of the lineup Monday, it was Seiya Suzuki getting the start in right, Castro playing center field and Pete Crow-Armstrong getting a rest defensively as the DH. Crow-Armstrong figures to patrol center most days moving forward with Suzuki as the DH, which could open up right for Castro while Tucker is on the shelf. Chicago also called up Moises Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday to provide outfield depth. Castro is batting just .164 in 24 games for the Cubs, but his playing time and fantasy value could get a temporary boost with Tucker on the IL.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes base, collects RBI in loss Castro went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Castro had one of just four Chicago hits and drove in the Cubs' only run in the bottom of the second inning. The utility player also recorded his 10th stolen base of the year in 13 attempts. It's the second straight season that Castro has reached double figures in both steals and home runs. That gives the 28-year-old some fantasy appeal when he's in the lineup, though he has struggled since coming over to Chicago at the trade deadline, posting a .159 batting average and .410 OPS in 21 games with his new team.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kim, Albies homer late to back Elder as Braves rally past Cubs 5-1

Ha-Seong Kim hit a three-run homer, Bryce Elder pitched seven innings of four-hit ball and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Kyle Tucker hits 3-run HR, leads Cubs past Braves 4-3

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and added a single, Shota Imanaga pitched six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects two hits in rout Castro went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's 12-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Castro started at third base to give Matt Shaw a breather, then shifted over to center field later in the contest. The veteran utility player got off to a slow start with the Cubs after coming over at the trade deadline, but he now has a hit in three of his last four games, during which time he's batting .308. Castro remains an inconsistent fantasy performer, though he can deliver some power and speed when he's locked in.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at third Thursday Castro is starting at third base and batting seventh in Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Like he did in Minnesota before getting traded at the deadline, Castro is moving around plenty for the Cubs, as he's seen time at second and third base, as well as in all three outfield positions. There was some thought that the utility player could push rookie Matt Shaw for playing time at the hot corner, but the latter has performed well since the All-Star break and seems to be strengthening his grip on an everyday role. That means Castro will likely only fill in at third here and there, which is the case Thursday with Shaw getting a breather.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Hits first Chicago home run Castro went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact Castro has been scuffling a bit since joining the Cubs at the trade deadline, but he delivered a key blast to help lead Chicago to a 6-4 win in the first game Tuesday. It was the utility man's first home run with his new team and 11th overall this season. Castro is now batting .150 across 12 games in a Cubs' uniform, though he has at least provided defensive versatility, and his big homer could get him going at the plate.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first Chicago home run Castro went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taillon and Busch star as the Cubs beat the Brewers 4-1 for a doubleheader sweep

Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 for a sweep of their split doubleheader

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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