Padres designate Nick Castellanos for assignment before series in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres have designated Nick Castellanos for assignment, eliminating the chance for him to play in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Castellanos, who previously played for the Phillies, signed with the Padres but struggled this season, hitting.191 with four home runs and 20 RBIs. This roster move comes as the Padres are visiting Citizens Bank Park, where fans anticipated Castellanos' return. While the former Phillies outfielder was on the bench during the first game of the series, he will not have the opportunity to bat against his former team. Fans hoping to see him in Philadelphia will have to wait for a potential signing with another team.
- •Padres designate Castellanos for assignment on June 3, 2026.
- •He has struggled this season with a.191 batting average.
- •Fans anticipated his return to Philadelphia during the series.
- •Castellanos was unable to play against the Phillies in this series.
- •Philadelphia fans may see him again if he signs with another team.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies fans to miss out on Nick Castellanos return after Padres roster move
"Phillies fans aren't going to see their former star suit up in Philadelphia in 2026.
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