Padres DFA Nick Castellanos during home series against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on June 3 during their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos has struggled this season, batting.191 with four home runs and 20 RBIs, prompting the Padres to seek offensive improvement. To fill his spot, they called up Samad Taylor from Triple-A El Paso, who has shown strong performance with a.906 OPS and seven home runs this season. Castellanos' departure follows a 3-2 loss to the Phillies.
- •Padres DFA Nick Castellanos to improve team offense.
- •Castellanos has a.191 batting average this season.
- •Samad Taylor promoted from Triple-A El Paso.
- •Taylor boasts a.906 OPS and seven home runs.
- •Padres lost 3-2 to Phillies prior to roster change.
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Why Padres DFA'd Nick Castellanos during homecoming series vs. Phillies
"This roster move should not come as a surprise from the Padres.
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