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Phillies-Nick Castellanos Update Drops Amid Slow Trade Market

Phillies-Nick Castellanos Update Drops Amid Slow Trade Market

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies have not yet traded Nick Castellanos, despite expectations following disagreements last season. The Phillies plan to trade or release him before spring training and have already signed Adolis García as a replacement for Castellanos.

Key Facts

  • Nick Castellanos and the Phillies had issues last season, leading to talks of a trade.
  • The team plans to trade or release Castellanos before spring training begins.
  • Castellanos has only one year left on his $100 million contract, worth $20 million.
  • Adolis García has been signed as the new right fielder for the Phillies.
  • García is considered a better defender than Castellanos.
  • If released, the Phillies might pay a large part of Castellanos' salary to ease the process.

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