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Nick Castellanos Debuts with Padres, Faces Phillies, Praises Mattingly

5/26/2026

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Nick Castellanos debuted for the San Diego Padres against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park.
He entered the game batting sixth and recorded a .190 average with a .578 OPS.
Castellanos, released by the Phillies on Feb. 12, 2026, signed with San Diego three days later.
He praised the appointment of interim manager Don Mattingly and noted the dynamic with Preston Mattingly.

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Nick Castellanos debuted for the San Diego Padres against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park.
He entered the game batting sixth and recorded a .190 average with a .578 OPS.
Castellanos, released by the Phillies on Feb. 12, 2026, signed with San Diego three days later.
He praised the appointment of interim manager Don Mattingly and noted the dynamic with Preston Mattingly.