Phillies Reportedly Moving On From Nick Castellanos After García Signing

The Philadelphia Phillies' signing of Adolis García reportedly signals the end of Nick Castellanos' tenure, with the team expected to trade or release him before spring training. Castellanos, entering the final year of his five-year, $100 million deal ($20M in 2026), faced frustration over defensive substitutions and posted poor defense (-12 OAA in 2025). While his bat (.252/.303/.416 since 2024) outperformed García's, his declining exit velocity and hard-hit rate, coupled with defensive struggles, prompted the move. The Phillies may need to absorb part of his contract for a trade.