Castro, who gives Cubs versatility on their bench, is the fifth player traded by the Twins in the hours before the deadline.

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.