The Chicago Cubs acquired Willi Castro in a swap with the Minnesota Twins just before the 2025 MLB trade deadline on Thursday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

After missing out on Eugenio Suarez, the Chicago Cubs did not have many options remaining on the trade market. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Cubs are acquiring Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Double-A pitching prospects Ryan Gallagher (#8) and Sam Armstrong (not ranked inside MLB.

Willi Castro, who has played six positions and has pitched an inning for the Twins this season, has been traded to the Cubs in exchange for two prospects.