US EditionNick Castellanos Addresses "Miami Incident" After Phillies' Release
- The Phillies announced Thursday that they released right fielder Nick Castellanos and will absorb the remaining $20 million on his contract.
- The breakup followed months of declining performance and a dugout clash with Phillies manager Rob Thomson that led to a one-game benching after an "inappropriate comment".
- Across four seasons with the Phillies, he hit.250 with 17 homers and 72 RBIs in 147 games last year, and belted four homers in the 2023 NLDS, according to team records.
- Adolis Garcia is expected to replace Nick Castellanos after signing a one-year deal, clearing a roster spot before the Philadelphia Phillies' spring training first full-squad workout Monday.
- Looking ahead, some teams may value Castellanos' right-handed bat, as he wrote, 'He said he was prepared to share details of the incident with media the following day but was instructed not to,' on Feb. 12, 2026.
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Phillies release Nick Castellanos despite $20 million owed amid reported camp absence controversy
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Philadelphia Phillies fan favorite has been released before spring training gets underway. Veteran MLB outfielder Nick Castellano will have to find a new home before the start of the 2026 season after the team announced his release on Thursday. The news comes after a report from The Athletic revealed “there is no locker in the clubhouse” for Castellanos, adding he has been told “not to report to the…
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