Nick Castellanos reflects on his four years with the Phillies
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Nick Castellanos returned to Philadelphia, reminiscing about his four-year tenure with the Phillies. He highlighted memorable moments, including a walk-off hit in the 2024 NL Division Series and a pivotal catch in the 2022 NL pennant clincher. Castellanos was released in February despite a $20 million obligation for his final season. He acknowledged a strained relationship with the team, due in part to his behavior and declining performance. He thanked local fans for their continued support while discussing his current struggles with a.191 batting average this season. Castellanos is not in the lineup against the Phillies as the series continues.
- •Castellanos recalls joyous memories from his time with the Phillies.
- •He was released despite a remaining $20 million on his contract.
- •His tenure included standout postseason performances.
- •Current batting average for Castellanos is.191 this season.
- •He is not in the lineup against the Phillies in the ongoing series.
- 11:39 PMESPN MLB — Castellanos on return to Philly: Had highs, lows
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Castellanos says he stayed true to his heart during his bumpy, 4-year Phillies tenure
"Nick Castellanos sat shirtless, legs stretched out and right foot up on a clubhouse chair, and struck a bit of a nostalgic mood in his return to Philadelphia. The Padres outfielder gave a shoutout to stadium employees he befriended — saying hello to “Luke from the gift shop” — and recalled the joyous times from his four years of playing right field for the Phillies. As for the end of his tenure, when Castellanos was released in February just ahead of Philadelphia's first full-squad workout at spring training, he wasn't much for looking back.
"Padres outfielder Nick Castellanos acknowledged his four years in Philadelphia had highs and lows on Tuesday.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 2, 2026, 11:39 PMCastellanos on return to Philly: Had highs, lows
Padres outfielder Nick Castellanos acknowledged his four years in Philadelphia had highs and lows on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:11 PMNick Castellanos says he stayed true to his heart during his bumpy, 4-year Phillies tenure
Nick Castellanos sat shirtless, legs stretched out and right foot up on a clubhouse chair, and struck a bit of a nostalgic mood in his return to Philadelphia. The Padres outfielder gave a shoutout to stadium employees he befriended — saying hello to “Luke from the gift shop” — and recalled the joyous times from his four years of playing right field for the Phillies. As for the end of his tenure, when Castellanos was released in February just ahead of Philadelphia's first full-squad workout at spring training, he wasn't much for looking back.
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