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Cubs Urged to Extend Versatile Infielder Will Castro

Cubs Urged to Extend Versatile Infielder Will Castro After Season
The Chicago Cubs acquired Willi Castro at the trade deadline and are already being urged to extend his contract before the end of the season.
Cubs trade for versatile utilityman Willi Castro, lefty reliever Rogers
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 confirmed the move. Right-handers Ryan Gallagher (Cubs' No.
Cubs Acquire Willi Castro in Trade From Twins
For years now, Willi Castro has been one of MLB’s best – and most underappreciated – utility players. The switch-hitter has done a little bit of everything for the Minnesota Twins, but the club is six games under .
Cubs Make Trade For Versatile All-Star: Reports
The Cubs continued their trade deadline activity Thursday by acquiring a versatile utility player from the Twins who made his first All-Star team in 2024.
Report: Twins trade versatile Willi Castro to Cubs
Castro is having a terrific season following his 2024 All-Star campaign. He's due to become a free agent after the season.
1 move Chicago Cubs must make after 2025 MLB trade deadline
The Cubs didn't make a blockbuster trade deadline deal, but there is still a move that they should make before the postseason.
Cubs’ hottest prospect might already be on the trade block
Pedro Ramirez is a fast-rising prospect in the Chicago Cubs' farm system, and that could make him an offseason trade chip.
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Twins make Willi Castro decision that confuses fans ahead of MLB trade deadline
And on Wednesday afternoon, the Twins removed Willi Castro in the middle of the game, out of the blue. The switch-hitting ...
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Castro, Jax's ninth-inning exits lead to confusion, even in dugout
An otherwise forgettable 13-1 loss for the Twins at Target Field got very weird in the top of the ninth inning on Wednesday as two players who have been prominent in trade rumors were removed from the ...
Cubs president Jed Hoyer acknowledges offseason shortcoming and trade-deadline fix
ST. LOUIS — Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was self-critical about one area of last offseason in particular. ‘‘Our bench was struggling,’’ Hoyer said this week. ‘‘I don’t think I did ...
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.
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Mariners Showing Interest In Willi Castro, Twins’ Relievers
The Mariners have already upgraded the right side of their infield with last week's addition of Josh Naylor, and as ...