Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro used words like “unbelievable” and “amazing” when asked about the Garcia kids’ story. Speaking with reporters on Monday afternoon, Castro said he felt “really happy” to help put smiles on their faces.
He and three teammates, pitchers Dellin Betances and Aroldis Chapman, and shortstop Didi Gregorius escorted the Garcia family on a tour of the Bronx Zoo as part of the team’s annual Hope Week initiative. After surprising the family at Yankee Stadium in the morning, the group headed over to the zoo for lunch and some sightseeing.