Summary
The New York Yankees are considering signing Willi Castro, a versatile baseball player, as a free agent. Castro is known for playing multiple positions and has a connection to one of the Yankees' current players.
Key Facts
- The Yankees are exploring offseason free agent options, including Willi Castro.
- Castro was an All-Star in 2024 and made MLB history by playing 25 games at five different positions.
- He played 56 games at shortstop, 39 at second base, 30 in center field, 30 in left field, and 26 at third base in 2024.
- Castro also pitched in two scoreless games in 2024.
- In 2024, Castro had a .774 OPS and hit seven home runs by the All-Star break.
- After being traded to the Cubs, his performance dipped, resulting in a .485 OPS and a .170 batting average in 34 games.
- Spotrac estimates Castro's market value at $33 million over a three-year contract.
- Castro is Amed Rosario's brother-in-law, a Yankees infielder, and they have known each other since 2012.
