Padres call up Samad Taylor, designate Nick Castellanos for assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The San Diego Padres have called up Samad Taylor from the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas following a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. To make room on the roster, the Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment after he struggled offensively, batting just.191 in 39 games. Taylor was performing well in the minors with a.319 average and 25 RBI in 51 games. The 27-year-old, who can play multiple positions, is expected to provide speed on the bases.
- •Padres lost 3-2 to the Phillies before the roster change.
- •Samad Taylor hit.319 with seven home runs at Triple-A.
- •Nick Castellanos batted.191 with the Padres before being designated.
- •Taylor has 282 stolen bases in his minor league career.
- •The Padres hope Taylor adds versatility to their lineup.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Samad Taylor, the Padres’ latest minor league call-up?
"Friars DFA Nick Castellanos to make room on the roster.
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