US EditionInfielder/outfielder Willi Castro and Colorado Rockies Finalize $12.8 Million, 2-Year Contract
Castro, a 28-year-old versatile player with MLB experience including 11 home runs last season, signed a $12.8 million, two-year deal with the Rockies.
- On Thursday, versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies finalized a $12.8 million, two-year contract in Denver, The Associated Press reported.
- After spending last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, Castro hit.226 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs following a July trade to the Cubs.
- Having been an All-Star in 2024, Castro brings recent recognition to the Rockies, after debuting on Aug. 24, 2019, with Detroit and spending four seasons there.
- Designating Acton cleared roster space for Castro after the club finalized the signing on Thursday, with right-hander Garrett Acton designated for assignment to open a spot.
- Known for his versatility, Castro has covered every outfield spot and infield corners, playing all three outfield positions plus third base and shortstop, and even pitched an inning with the Minnesota Twins.
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DENVER (AP) — The versatile boxer and gardener Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies entered into a two-year contract for $12.8 million on Thursday. Castro spent the last season with the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago Cubs, batting for 226 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs. He played in the three positions of the gardens as well as watching time in third base and short field. He even threw an entry while he was with the Twins. The 28-year-old Boric…
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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. Castro spent last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, hitting .226 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs.
Rockies Designate Garrett Acton For Assignment
The Rockies announced they’ve designated reliever Garrett Acton for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for Willi Castro, who has officially signed the two-year deal to which he agreed a week ago. Colorado claimed Acton off waivers from the Rays at the outset of the offseason. The 27-year-old righty had made one appearance with Tampa Bay, navigating around a couple walks to get through a scoreless inning against the Cubs on September 14.…
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