Nick Castellanos has signed with the San Diego Padres for the veteran’s minimum after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies, who had one year and $20 million left on his contract. His departure followed tensions with Phillies manager Rob Thomson and hitting coach Kevin Long, which Castellanos publicly criticized, citing their lack of major league experience. Last season, he struggled with a .250 batting average and a .694 OPS, a decline from his All-Star performance in 2023. With the Padres, Castellanos is expected to rotate among outfield, first base, and designated hitter positions.
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