Overview

• Thomson sat Castellanos for Tuesday’s game following an “inappropriate comment” the outfielder made when he was removed for a defensive replacement in the eighth inning against Miami.
• The benching halted Castellanos’ streak of 236 straight starts, the second-longest active run in Major League Baseball.
• Castellanos rejoined the lineup Wednesday and delivered a game-sealing catch in right field to preserve a 4-2 win over the Marlins.
• Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. publicly backed Thomson’s decision, saying it sent a clear message that respect for the manager is non-negotiable.
• Philadelphia sits second in the NL East while navigating injuries to key players like Bryce Harper as it maintains its push toward the postseason.