Articles by Tyler Koerth,WI Sports Heroics

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Brewers could poach 2025 Cubs trade addition in free agency

At 28 years old, Castro is entering free agency for the first time in his career, bringing with him a résumé built on versatility. While he’s not elite defensively, second base appears to be his most natural position. Still, he’s logged significant time at shortstop, third base, and all three outfield spots over the past few seasons with the Cubs and Twins. At the plate, Castro owns a career slash line of .244/.313/.366. He’s shown a mix of speed and pop, reaching double-digit home runs in each of the past two seasons and posting a 30-stolen-base campaign earlier in his career. While not a star-level hitter, his ability to contribute in multiple ways makes him a valuable depth piece for any lineup. At last year’s trade deadline, Castro was one of 10 Twins traded in a fire sale by the team. Chicago gave up two prospects in order to acquire him. Castro now comes in as MLB Trade Rumors 50th best free agent this winter, with the Brewers pegged as one potential fit. As the Brewers look to round out their roster this offseason, Castro represents a versatile and affordable option to consider. His ability to move around the diamond and provide quality at-bats would give manager Pat Murphy valuable flexibility, especially with several young infielders still developing. While he’s not the flashiest name on the market, Castro’s consistency, experience, and versatility make him an ideal complementary piece for a team built on depth and adaptability. If the Brewers can land him on a short-term deal, it could prove to be a sneaky good addition.