Padres Designate Nick Castellanos After 59 Games as .191 Bat and Part-Time Role Misfire
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Updated · Phillies Nation · Jun 3
Padres Designate Nick Castellanos After 59 Games as .191 Bat and Part-Time Role Misfire
3 articles · Updated · Phillies Nation · Jun 3
Summary
Fifty-nine games into his San Diego stint, Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment in Philadelphia after falling out of the Padres' plans.
Manager Craig Stammen said weeks of talks with Castellanos and GM A.J. Preller made clear he was uncomfortable in a reduced role after years as an everyday player.
Castellanos hit .191 with 4 home runs in 122 plate appearances, while Miguel Andujar and Ty France outperformed him in a roster battle San Diego expected from spring training.
San Diego chose more youth and versatility, calling up Samad Taylor, and Stammen said the move could also give Castellanos a chance to find regular playing time elsewhere.