Summary
Nick Castellanos, a professional baseball player, signed with the San Diego Padres after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies. He is competing for a spot on the Padres' outfield, which already has several players. Castellanos has played in Major League Baseball for 14 seasons.
Key Facts
- Nick Castellanos previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The Phillies released Castellanos in February.
- Castellanos signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the San Diego Padres.
- The Padres' outfield is already crowded with players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Ramon Laureano.
- Castellanos is competing for a place on the Padres' roster against other players, including Miguel Andújar and Gavin Sheets.
- Last season, Castellanos hit 17 home runs and had 72 RBIs in 147 games.
- The regular baseball season for the Padres begins on March 26.
