The Cubs acquired utility player Willi Castro from the Twins, according to multiple reports Thursday. The Cubs are sending back Double-A pitchers Ryan Gallagher, the No. 8 prospect in their system, and Sam Armstrong to Minnesota in the trade, ESPN reported.

When the smoke cleared on the Trade Deadline on Thursday, the Cubs had accomplished a few of their stated goals ahead of a crucial two-month push for the division crown. Between four trades in a 24-hour span,