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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

Caissie homers as the Cubs hold off the Brewers for a 6-4 win in doubleheader opener

Owen Caissie homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 win in the opener of a split doubleheader

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker gets some rest as he tries to break out of a prolonged slump

Kyle Tucker is trying to break out of a prolonged slump, and the Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to help the All-Star outfielder

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Chicago baseball report: Cubs' Willi Castro a man of many gloves; and Miguel Vargas' quick return to White Sox Chicago baseball report: The Chicago Cubs’ Willi Castro is a man of many gloves; and Miguel Vargas’ quick return to White Sox.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Littell and Steer help the Reds top the sagging Cubs 5-1

Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 5-1

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Friedl hits a tiebreaking single in the 7th inning as the Reds edge the Cubs 3-2

TJ Friedl hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs for a 3-2 win

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive in team debut Castro went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles.

Impact After getting traded over from Minnesota on Thursday, Castro made his Chicago debut Saturday, starting at second base and batting sixth. The 28-year-old figures to move around the field for the Cubs, picking up starts at multiple positions and allowing other regulars to get days of rest. Castro is slashing .248/.337/.415 with 50 runs scored across 87 games this season, and despite not having an everyday spot, he should play often enough in Chicago to maintain some fantasy value.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It took one game for the Cubs to look like the surprise deadline winners It didn't take long for Willi Castro to prove how he can contribute to the Cubs race for a division title.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Utility man Willi Castro makes immediate impact in Cubs debut, sets up as key role player for title chase The Cubs landed Castro at the trade deadline, and the man of many positions had two hits and scored twice in his debut with the club Saturda...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Henderson hits 3-run homer in the 8th in the Orioles' 4-3 victory over the Cubs

Gunnar Henderson hit a three-run homer in a four-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Saturday for their seventh victory in 10 games

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs hit ground running as Deadline newcomers begin to gel CHICAGO -- In the early hours ahead of Friday’s afternoon game at Wrigley Field, utility man Willi Castro headed out to shortstop to field s...

AUGUST 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Cubs chairman says team's performance convinced him extending Hoyer's contract was right thing to do

Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts says the team's performance convinced him extending president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's contract was the right thing to do

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reports: Cubs acquire versatile Willi Castro from Twins Deadspin | Reports: Cubs acquire versatile Willi Castro from Twins

JULY 31, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs add versatility with Twins' Castro In the past 10 years, Ben Zobrist, Marwin González and Chris Taylor have played the role of super utility players on World Series-winning te...

JULY 31, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

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 aft...

JULY 31, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs trade for versatile utilityman Willi Castro (source) The Cubs traded for versatile utilityman Willi Castro from the Twins, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday. The clubs have not...

JULY 31, 2025 • MLB.COM

Moved to Cubs The Cubs acquired Castro from the Twins on Thursday in exchange for right-handers Sam Armstrong and Ryan Gallagher, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The switch-hitting Castro will likely play all over the infield and outfield for the Cubs, serving as an injury fill-in or as a lineup replacement when a regular needs a day off or is slumping. The move to Chicago could result in less playing time than he received in Minnesota, where Castro slashed .245/.335/.407 with 10 home runs and nine steals in 86 games.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Cubs Castro was traded from the Twins to the Cubs on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Castro figures to play all over the field for the Cubs, serving as an injury fill-in or option for when regulars need a day off or someone is slumping. This could result in less playing time than he received in Minnesota, where Castro slashed .245/.335/.407 with 10 home runs and nine steals in 86 games.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals

Major League Baseball's trade deadline has sparked a whirlwind of activity as teams rush to strengthen their rosters for the postseason

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

SI:AM | Twins Players Confused, Frustrated by Manager's Puzzling Decisions Trade speculation swirled as Willi Castro and Griffin Jax were clumsily removed from the game.

JULY 31, 2025 • SI.COM

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