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Castellanos returns vs. Phillies after Padres signing

5/28/2026

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After the Phillies told outfielder Nick Castellanos not to attend spring training, he was released in February 2026 and signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres.
He has appeared in 37 games for San Diego, batting .182 with a .216 on-base percentage, a .336 slugging percentage and a .552 OPS.
He will face the Phillies in Philadelphia from June 2-4, a series that could stir emotions about his contentious exit.

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After the Phillies told outfielder Nick Castellanos not to attend spring training, he was released in February 2026 and signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres.
He has appeared in 37 games for San Diego, batting .182 with a .216 on-base percentage, a .336 slugging percentage and a .552 OPS.
He will face the Phillies in Philadelphia from June 2-4, a series that could stir emotions about his contentious exit.