Padres designate Nick Castellanos for assignment after disappointing season

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Padres designate Nick Castellanos for assignment after disappointing season
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The San Diego Padres designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on June 3, 2026. Castellanos, 34, struggled during his 39 games with the team, posting a.191 batting average and a.560 OPS. His poor performance at the plate, along with defensive issues, led to the decision to part ways. Castellanos has seven days to find a new team, but his prospects remain uncertain as he enters DFA limbo.

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  • Nick Castellanos hit.191 with four home runs for the Padres.
  • He was designated for assignment after struggling offensively.
  • Castellanos has seven days to be claimed by another team.
  • The Padres aimed to improve their roster amid ongoing performance issues.
  • Castellanos was an All-Star three seasons ago, raising questions about his recent struggles.
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  • 7:56 PMYahoo SportsThere's no obvious fit for Nick Castellanos after Padres DFA
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The veteran may have a difficult time finding his next team.

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