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Phillies $100M All-Star Gets Troubling Trade Update: Report

Phillies $100M All-Star Gets Troubling Trade Update: Report

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to trade Nick Castellanos but are struggling to find another team interested in taking on his $20 million salary. Despite being an All-Star before, Castellanos's recent performance has not met expectations, making it difficult for the Phillies to find a favorable trade.

Key Facts

  • Nick Castellanos is currently with the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • The Phillies want to trade Castellanos and his $20 million salary.
  • Castellanos's recent performance has been below expectations, with a .694 OPS last season.
  • He signed a five-year, $100 million contract with the Phillies before the 2022 season.
  • Castellanos is 33 years old and will be a free agent in one year.
  • MLB insider Jeff Passan reported that the Phillies are having trouble finding a trade partner.
  • The team may need to pay part of Castellanos’s salary to complete a trade.
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