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Chicago Cubs, Willi Castro and Trade Deadline

Cubs trade for versatile utilityman Willi Castro, lefty reliever Rogers
When the smoke cleared on the Trade Deadline on Thursday, the Cubs had accomplished a few of their stated goals ahead of a crucial two-month push for the division crown. Between four trades in a 24-hour span,
Cubs Acquire Twins' Versatile All-Star Willi Castro at Trade Deadline
After missing out on Eugenio Suarez, the Chicago Cubs did not have many options remaining on the trade market. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Cubs are acquiring Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Double-A pitching prospects Ryan Gallagher (#8) and Sam Armstrong (not ranked inside MLB.
New addition Willi Castro immediately shows his value as Cubs drop a tough one
Along with making multiple nice defensive plays, Castro had two hits, including a triple, and scored two run in his Cubs debut.
Twins trade versatile Willi Castro to Cubs for prospects
Willi Castro, who has played six positions and has pitched an inning for the Twins this season, has been traded to the Cubs in exchange for two prospects.
Cubs Acquire Willi Castro
The utilityman heads from Minnesota to Wrigleyville as the Twins' selloff continues. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.
Cubs add Willi Castro to bench, taking advantage of Twins’ sell-off
Castro, who gives Cubs versatility on their bench, is the fifth player traded by the Twins in the hours before the deadline.
Cubs' Willi Castro: Productive in team debut
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,
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 Saturday.
Willi Castro triples in Cubs debut
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