Castellanos Returns to Philadelphia, Defends $100 Million Phillies Tenure With No Regrets
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 2
Castellanos Returns to Philadelphia, Defends $100 Million Phillies Tenure With No Regrets
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 2
Summary
Nick Castellanos said he has no regrets about his four years in Philadelphia, saying the Phillies could have called to define his role before releasing him in February despite owing him $20 million.
The outfielder said the club appeared to decide his personality no longer fit the clubhouse after a strained final season in which his behavior and declining production became issues.
Castellanos still highlighted signature moments from that run, including his 2024 NLDS walk-off against the Mets and his 2023 back-to-back multi-homer postseason games.
Philadelphia fans gave him a video tribute before Tuesday's game, and Castellanos said most Phillies supporters he meets still show him "a lot of love and positivity."
Now with San Diego, the 34-year-old entered Tuesday batting .191 with four homers in 39 games, underscoring how sharply his career has shifted since his Phillies exit.