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Phillies Bench Nick Castellanos for Inappropriate Comment

Thomson said he sat the outfielder to uphold discipline after Castellanos crossed a line when he was replaced for defense.

Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies will not be playing against the Miami Marlins.
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Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies is doused with water during his postgame interview after winning against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park on August 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Overview

  • Castellanos was removed in the eighth inning of Monday’s game in Miami for defensive purposes; he then made an inappropriate remark to manager Rob Thomson.
  • Rob Thomson announced a one-game benching to reinforce clubhouse discipline.
  • The move snapped Castellanos’ streak of 236 consecutive starts, the second-longest active streak in MLB.
  • Johan Rojas replaced Castellanos in right field and figures to continue receiving late-game defensive assignments.
  • Castellanos is slated to return on Wednesday when the Phillies resume their series with the Marlins.