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Castellanos Joins Padres on League-Minimum After Phillies Release

4/26/2026

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Nick Castellanos signed a league-minimum deal with the San Diego Padres after the Phillies released him, leaving $20 million owed on his $100 million, five-year contract.
Castellanos said the team barred him from discussing a dugout-beer incident, claiming controversy coverage has harmed his reputation.
In 2026 he is batting .146/.196/.208 with five RBIs for San Diego.
The Phillies sit at the worst 8-18 record, 10.5 games behind the NL East leader.

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Nick Castellanos signed a league-minimum deal with the San Diego Padres after the Phillies released him, leaving $20 million owed on his $100 million, five-year contract.
Castellanos said the team barred him from discussing a dugout-beer incident, claiming controversy coverage has harmed his reputation.
In 2026 he is batting .146/.196/.208 with five RBIs for San Diego.
The Phillies sit at the worst 8-18 record, 10.5 games behind the NL East leader.