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Xander Bogaerts hits a walk-off grand slam in the 12th as Padres top Rockies 7-3

Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 12th inning and the San Diego Padres snapped the Colorado Rockies’ four-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Receiving first day off of 2026 Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Castro will head to the bench for the first time in 2026 after making starts at all four infield spots through Colorado's first 11 games of the season. With Castro bowing out of the lineup for the series finale, Edouard Julien will enter the starting nine at the keystone.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Produces three RBI in win Castro went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in a 5-1 win against Houston on Tuesday.

Impact Castro put the Rockies on the board with a run-scoring single in the second inning and added a 436-foot, two-run blast in the fourth. The long ball was his first of the campaign, though he also has three doubles among his 10 overall hits. Castro has logged at least one start at each infield position already this season and is slashing .250/.318/.400 with seven RBI while maintaining an everyday role in the lineup.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Castro's 3 RBIs lead Rockies over Astros 5-1 for second series win, which last year took until June

Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak hit two-run homers and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 5-1 for their second series win, which they didn’t accomplish last year until mid...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7

Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Drives in first runs of 2026 Castro went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Monday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Castro has occupied a key spot in the Colorado lineup, starting at second base while hitting third in all four of the team's games. He drove in a pair with a double in the sixth inning, his first RBI of the season and with the Rockies. Castro has one hit in each of his last three games.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies vs Marlins Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

Rockies vs Marlins Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

MARCH 29 • FOX SPORTS

Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

The Colorado Rockies have launched a franchise-wide reset under new baseball bosses Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Puerto Rico vs. Italy Highlights ⚾ World Baseball Classic on FOX

Puerto Rico vs. Italy Highlights ⚾ World Baseball Classic on FOX

MARCH 14 • FOX SPORTS

WILLI CASTRO GETS IT STARTED FOR PUERTO RICO 😤

WILLI CASTRO GETS IT STARTED FOR PUERTO RICO 😤

MARCH 14 • FOX SPORTS

Puerto Rico's Willi Castro hits leadoff home run, giving early lead over Italy

Puerto Rico's Willi Castro hits leadoff home run, giving early lead over Italy

MARCH 14 • FOX SPORTS

Cuba vs. Puerto Rico Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

Cuba vs. Puerto Rico Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

Puerto Rico vs. Colombia Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

Puerto Rico vs. Colombia Highlights ⚾️ World Baseball Classic on FOX

MARCH 7 • FOX SPORTS

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.

FEBRUARY 27 • 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...

FEBRUARY 26 • 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