Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby, playing third base and batting third in the order at Target Field. Castro is back in the lineup after a sore right wrist kept him sidelined for the previous three contests. The 28-year-old entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement at second base and went 0-for-2 at the plate, so it's not a surprise that he's back in the starting lineup. The Puerto Rican utility man is in a nice lineup spot for DFS sleeper appeal, and he's hit .333 with a home run and three RBI in a small sample size of nine career at-bats against Kirby. Between third and second base, Castro should be a lineup regular for Minnesota moving forward with Royce Lewis (hamstring) on the injured list.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (wrist) continues to sit out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Seattle Mariners. With Castro still out, Kody Clemens will start at second base and bat seventh, with Harrison Bader manning left field and batting out of the nine-hole against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Although X-rays came back negative on Castro's injured wrist, he hasn't played since suffering the injury on Saturday and will miss his third straight game. The 28-year-old switch-hitting Puerto Rican super-utility man is primarily useful in deep-mixed leagues for his multi-position eligibility. There's limited power and speed with Castro, although he was a first-time All-Star in 2024, when he had 12 homer, 60 RBI and 14 steals in 158 games. He's currently batting .280 (54-for-193) with seven long balls, 17 RBI and three steals in 56 games for the Twins.

Minnesota Twins utility man, Willi Castro (wrist), is expected to miss at least one or two more games with a sore right wrist, but an X-ray on his injury was negative, MLB.com reports. Castro was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to the issue, and he reportedly experienced wrist pain since Thursday. There is a risk that he could land on the injured list if it doesn't improve in the next few days; however, for now, he is still considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on his progress and see if he's available for a pinch-hit or back in the lineup by mid-week. DaShawn Keirsey Jr., Kody Clemens, and Jonah Bride are the most likely candidates to see more playing time in Castro's absence. On the season, Castro is slashing a solid .280/.362/.456 in 193 at-bats.

Minnesota Twins outfielder/infielder Willi Castro is out of the team's lineup Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. He's dealing with soreness in his right wrist. The hope is that it won't be a lingering issue for Castro, who has gotten off to a nice start this season. The defensively versatile 28-year-old is hitting .280/.362/.456 with seven homers, 17 RBI, 34 runs scored, and three steals over 218 plate appearances. With Castro sitting Sunday, DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will start in left field and bat ninth against Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Willi Castro turned in a solid game in his team's 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Castro went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, a run, and two RBI to help lead Minnesota to the win. The veteran did most of his damage with his two-run triple in the fifth inning, pushing the Twins' lead to 5-2. Castro is now hitting .275 with one triple, six homers, 28 runs, 15 RBI, and three stolen bases across 160 at-bats this season. He has been red-hot at the plate of late, hitting .353 with four homers and eight RBI over his past 15 contests. Castro should be a consideration for starting lineups in fantasy while he's on his hot streak.

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro had another multi-homer performance on Tuesday, hitting two solo shots in a 10-3 win over the Athletics. Castro had another two-homer outing last Friday, so he now has four homers in his last five games. The 28-year-old has been swinging a hot bat even outside of the multi-homer performances, and he is now up to a .261 AVG with 25 runs, six homers, 12 RBI, and three swipes on the season. He's not a must-roster player, but Castro is a streaky hitter who can do some damage when he's hot, making him a decent option in deep leagues.

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro had a big game on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two homers and three RBI in a 12-6 win over the Seattle Mariners. Castro also walked twice and came in to score for a third time in extra innings. Although Castro doesn't have the most potent bat, he is a useful player for the Twins due to his versatility. Unfortunately, that only gets you so far in fantasy. The 28-year-old doubled his home run total tonight, bringing him up to four on the season. That, along with a .238 AVG, .723 OPS, 20 runs, 10 RBI, and two steals, doesn't scream must-roster player. Castro does tend to run hot at times, and this could be the start of that, but outside of very deep leagues he can remain on the waiver wire until he sustains this success.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (knee) is starting at second base and is batting ninth in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. A right-knee contusion kept Castro out of the lineup for the Twins the last two games, but he's back in there now to face a pitcher in left-hander Logan Allen that he's hit .222 against with a .444 OPS in nine career at-bats. The 28-year-old was a league-average hitter in 2024 and has hit .250 (8-for-32) with a home run, one steal and eight runs scored in 10 games since he returned from the 10-day injured list on May 5 from a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican switch-hitter has slashed .235/.306/.367 on the year with only two homers, six RBI, 15 runs and two steals in 98 at-bats. Castro won't be a recommended DFS target on Monday in the nine-hole.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (knee) remained out of the starting lineup on Sunday during their contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. The utility man fouled a ball off his knee during Friday's contest. He was held out of action on Saturday as well. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Monday evening against the Cleveland Guardians. Castro has posted a modest .235/.306/.367 slash line through his first 28 games of the campaign. Castro has gone deep twice and swiped two bags. While he does not carry high offensive upside, the 28-year-old does have value in daily lineup leagues given his multi-positional eligibility on most platforms. If he were to remain out, Kody Clemens should continue to see starting opportunities.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Willi Castro (knee) left Friday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field with a right-knee contusion, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Castro fouled a ball off his right knee in his first at-bat of the night before eventually striking out. The 28-year-old was then replaced on defense in left field by Kody Clemens, who shifted to the outfield from second base. It doesn't appear that Castro's injury is too serious, but he'll likely undergo more testing and could be out as the season continues in Milwaukee on Saturday. Minnesota's outfield depth has been tested in recent days with injuries to Byron Buxton (head) and Harrison Bader (groin), leading to extra playing time for DaShawn Keirsey Jr. The good news is that Buxton has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and Bader is also considered day-to-day.

The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have reinstated utility man Willi Castro (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Castro didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment and should be back in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican switch-hitter suffered a mild oblique strain in the middle of April. With Julien headed down to the farm, fantasy managers should expect Castro to play mostly every day at the keystone will also bouncing around wherever needed on the diamond. He'll return to a .227/.292/.364 slash line with a .655 OPS, one home runs, five RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base. Castro doesn't stand out for power or speed and will be a modest counting-stats contributor, but he's incredibly useful for his positional versatility.

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique), who is on the 10-day injured list with a right-oblique strain, continues to perform most baseball activities, including hitting from the right side. Castro will hit from the left side on Tuesday, which should give the team a better idea of whether he could return from the IL in time for the series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The 28-year-old is eligible to come off the IL on Thursday, but it remains to be seen if that will actually happen without Castro going on a short minor-league rehab assignment. The Puerto Rican switch-hitter was mostly playing third base at the time of his injury with Royce Lewis (hamstring) on the shelf, but when he returns, he could bounce around between the infield and outfield. Castro will be returning to a .227/.292/.364 slash line with just one homer, five RBI, a steal and seven runs scored in his 66 at-bats.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (oblique) is on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Twins promoted Mickey Gasper from Triple-A St. Paul. Castro has been held out of the lineup since suffering this injury on April 16. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as this injury could keep Castro sidelined for an extended period. While he remains out, fantasy managers should expect prospect Luke Keaschall to continue to see time at second base and Brooks Lee to see time at the hot corner. Through the first 18 games of the campaign, Castro has held a .227/.292/.364 line with six doubles, one home run, and one stolen base. He is worth holding on an IR spot in deeper formats given his positional flexibility.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (oblique) remains out of the starting nine on Wednesday evening when the Twins continue a series against the Chicago White Sox. Castro has been dealing with an oblique injury and has yet to return to the lineup since April 16. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the Twins could shift him to the injured list if he does not make significant progress. Through the early part of the campaign, the utility man has held a .227/.292/.364 slash line with six doubles and one home run. He has also swiped one bag and held a 15:3 K:BB. With Castro sitting out, Brooks Lee and Luke Keaschall will continue to start at third and second base, respectively. The Twins are worth a look in DFS facing Chicago right-hander Bryse Wilson, who enters this game with a 4.50 ERA.

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique) is still not back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Brooks Lee will make another start at third base and will hit eighth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. Castro has been out since injuring his right oblique on April 16, so the Twins could be considering placing him on the injured list if he can't make it back by the end of this week. The 27-year-old Puerto Rican switch-hitter has gotten off to a slow start at the plate in addition to his injury, as he's gone 15-for-66 (.227) with only a homer, five RBI, one steal and seven runs scored as he bounces around the diamond. With Royce Lewis (hamstring) still on the IL, Lee will benefit from extra playing time at third until Castro is ready to return. The former first-rounder is still trying to get going offensively after a 2-for-19 start with a homer and two RBI.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (oblique) remains sidelined on Saturday due to his oblique injury. The utility man has been kept out of the starting nine since exiting Wednesday's game early. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status leading up to Sunday's game. Before his injury, Castro held a .227/.292/.364 slash line with six doubles and one home run. He has generated a modest .286 xwOBA, .235 xBA, and a .340 xSLG, which are all slightly below the average marks of qualified hitters. With the 27-year-old sitting out, prospect Luke Keaschall will get another opportunity and start at the keystone, while Jonah Bride will cover the hot corner. The Twins are not worth targeting in DFS facing Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale.

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique) left Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the visiting New York Mets at Target Field in the eighth inning due to mild right-oblique tightness, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. With Carlos Correa (wrist) getting injured on Tuesday, Castro started this game at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double before leaving late in the contest. Correa actually entered the game late as a defensive replacement at the 6, although that doesn't mean the Twins will have either Castro or Correa available to play shortstop for Friday's series opener in Atlanta against the Braves. It's good news that Castro's injury is being described as minor, but oblique injuries can be tricky. There's no guarantee he'll be available to play this weekend after an off day on Thursday. Wednesday's two-hit performance was only Castro's third multi-hit game of the young season.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and outfielder Matt Wallner are taking a seat on Tuesday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium with left-hander Cole Ragans on the mound. Mickey Gasper will start at second base and bat ninth, while Harrison Bader is starting in right field and batting eighth in the lineup. This will be the 27-year-old Castro's first day off of the season after starting each of the club's first 10 games. He's gone 8-for-34 with a homer, four doubles, four RBI and a steal in 39 plate appearances. Wallner has been better as the team's primary leadoff hitter so far in 2025, batting .303/.410/.485 with four doubles, a triple, an RBI and five runs scored. Although Bader has hit .296 (8-for-27) with three homers and nine RBI early on, he'll be a low-upside DFS play on Tuesday. He has a hit in just two career at-bats versus Ragans.

The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that if all of the Minnesota Twins options at second base -- a group that includes Willi Castro, Edouard Julien, Brooks Lee and Mickey Gasper -- are healthy going into the 2025 regular season, the team would likely give the bulk of their plate appearances at the keystone to Castro, the club's reigning MVP. However, due to a potential injury to another position player, Castro could be needed elsewhere, and the Twins are leaving their options open. The 27-year-old has been a super-utility man in Minnesota, playing every position except for catcher and first base while hitting .251/.334/.395 with 47 steals since 2023. Gasper, Lee and Julien have all impressed this spring, but Castro is the biggest lock for consistent playing time over the course of the entire season. Castro offers modest power and speed but is most useful in fantasy for his eligibility at second, third, shortstop and outfield.

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (illness) is starting in left field and is batting sixth for Minnesota on Wednesday at Target Field against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Castro was feeling so bad that he was taken out of Monday's game early and also had the day off on Tuesday. The 27-year-old utility man will return on Wednesday, though, and has a good enough matchup to consider him as a sleeper in DFS lineups. However, fantasy managers also need to consider the fact that he has only one hit in 21 at-bats (.048) with two walks and eight strikeouts in eight games since the calendar flipped to September. Overall, the Puerto Rican switch-hitter has been a first-time All-Star in 2024 and enters the day with a .246/.329/.389 slash line with a career-high 11 home runs, a career-high 52 RBI and 13 steals in 142 games.