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Phillies Find No Trade Market for Nick Castellanos, Per ESPN

Philadelphia faces tough choices on a 33-year-old outfielder with a $20 million 2026 commitment.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks out of the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Oct 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) reacts after striking out in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ESPN's Jeff Passan reports the Phillies have shopped Nick Castellanos with no interest to date.
  • Castellanos is owed $20 million in 2026, the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract.
  • His 2025 line included a .250 average, a .694 OPS, negative bWAR, and poor defensive grades, leading to reduced late-season usage.
  • A public dispute with manager Rob Thomson over a defensive substitution further complicated his standing.
  • Reporting indicates Philadelphia may need to retain salary, include a prospect to facilitate a deal, or consider releasing him if a trade cannot be found.