Willi Castro is having a breakout season with the Rockies, smashing career highs with 14 homers and 52 RBIs while slashing .265/.370/.500. In one standout game, he went 2-for-3 with a homer, 3 runs scored, 2 walks, and even stole a base — all in a loss to the Dodgers. Signed for just $12.8M over two years after a rough 2025, Castro’s power surge (8 HR in last 30 games, nearly .300 in last 15) and elite versatility across every infield/outfield spot have made him indispensable. Sure, his defense and contact stats aren’t elite, but his value as a cheap, flexible veteran fits Colorado’s rebuilding blueprint perfectly — and could make him trade bait if the right offer comes along.

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