Minnesota Twins top signing, for four years $140 , Willi Castro contracts terminated today…

Most people won’t expect to see the speedy utility player’s name alongside the other three superstars, but Castro’s importance to the club is every bit as vital. Castro has seemingly propelled himself into a full-time role going forward due to several factors that have become imperative to the team’s near-term success.

So, just how good has he been? What has he done particularly well? And is he carving himself a role for the long haul?

Look, it will be tough to make a case that Castro will out-pace any of the Minnesota Twins’ aforementioned superstars. Even at his best, he doesn’t have the same ceiling to his potential. However, since joining the Twins, Castro has become not just a useful player but an essential one for a contending team each year.

Since signing with Minnesota before the 2023 season, Castro has put up a solid .256/.336/.410 offensive clip, which is roughly 11% better than the league average, according to wRC+.