Willi Castro went 2-for-3 with a triple, a homer and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
Willi Castro was essential to the Twins' success during the 2023 season. It was easy to peg him as a potential regression candidate this season, but his peripheral numbers might point to long-term offensive improvements.
Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season. Each week of the 2024 campaign, this article will help pinpoint which players are readily available to be picked up in most formats.
Willi Castro and the Twins hope to stay hot as Minnesota looks to complete a four-game sweep against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Willi Castro hit a three-run homer and doubled as the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in Minneapolis. Christian Vazquez and Max Kepler added one RBI apiece for the Twins, who won their third game in a row to open a four-game series.
The Minnesota Twins' immediate response to Royce Lewis's Opening Day injury was to move Kyle Farmer to third base. Although that was the right decision at the moment, the team might have a better defensive option on the 26-man roster.
Role players can push a contending team over the top in a division race. Last season, Willi Castro proved his worth to the Minnesota Twins, and he might be gearing up for an even better 2024 campaign.
Willi Castro played a significant role for the Twins in 2023. How will his role change in 2024?
Plenty of rumors, absolutely no moves The Past Week on Twinkie Town: John Foley analyzes what made Willi Castro so special last season. The Kansas City Royals are making up for the lack of action in the AL Central, but pretty much every other team besides the Twins made a move last week.
More patience in one area, more aggression in another When the Detroit Tigers declined to offer the arbitration-eligible Willi Castro a contract after the 2022 season, it qualified as a mild surprise.
Following Willi Castro’s pleasantly surprising year and with other options returning to the fold, who should be the Twins’ primary utility man?
Are there any good options that could fill the back end of the bench or bullpen? Last year, the Twins bench consisted primarily of Kyle Farmer, Donovan Solano, and Willi Castro, all of whom played well in their roles.
Every off-season, organizations around baseball try to strengthen their depth using under-the-radar signings. Depth was a massive issue for the Minnesota Twins following a 2022 season where they were one of the most injured teams in the league.
Willi Castro practically won the Minnesota Twins’ road series against the Cincinnati Reds by himself. In Tuesday night’s win, Castro took four runs off the board and added two of his own.
With a three-run ninth, the Twins completed a memorable comeback against the Reds at Great American Ball Park with great baserunning from Willi Castro and a pair of clutch hits.
The Minnesota Twins could clinch the American League Central Division as soon as Thursday after they beat the Reds 5-3 in come-from-behind fashion Wednesday in Cincinnati. Minnesota managed just three hits and one run – a solo homer by Willi Castro – against Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, who struck out 14 batters in a dominant seven innings.
With Michael A. Taylor out because of a right hamstring strain, the Minnesota Twins are relying on their depth. Willi Castro stepped up in a big way Tuesday night, delivering the decisive two-run home run that rallied the Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Minneapolis.
Willi Castro hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to rally the Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in Minneapolis. With the Twins trailing by a run, Castro blasted his decisive drive to center off Rays starter Zack Littell (3-6), who pitched seven innings.
The Minnesota Twins activated utility player Willi Castro (left oblique strain) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. In a corresponding move, Minnesota placed outfielder Michael A.
The Minnesota Twins are closing in on getting whole again. On Wednesday we heard that starting pitcher Joe Ryan was returning this weekend, and now we hear that valuable infielder Willi Castro is closing in on a return.
The Minnesota Twins enter play on Tuesday at 62-58 on the season and in first place in the American League Central. As they get ready to take on the Detroit Tigers, they got a mixed bag of injury news, sending versatile speedster Willi Castro to the injured list while activating exciting former top prospect Royce Lewis.
The Twins announced their Opening Day roster this evening. Among the group was infielder Willi Castro, indicating Minnesota has selected his contract.
The Twins and utility player Willi Castro are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Darren Wolfson of SKOR Radio North. Castro will receive an invitation to major league Spring Training.
Candelario has been the Tigers' primary third baseman for the past five seasons. Originally acquired from the Cubs in a 2017 trade, he was manning the hot corner at Comerica Park by the start of the following year.
Some prospects could be major contributors on playoff rosters, while others will get looks in preparation for 2020. Either way, these 10 MLB prospects could get their chances at a major league call-up in the final month of the regular season.
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