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Padres Release Castellanos Amid Struggles
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The Padres shockingly released Nick Castellanos after a disappointing stint, opting to pay out his contract rather than trade him — a move that echoes his earlier release by the Phillies, who paid him $20M to sit out. Castellanos struggled in 39 games, hitting just .191 with a .560 OPS, clearly uncomfortable in a bench role. Manager Craig Stammen hinted the move could help him find a team where he plays every day. Even star Manny Machado voiced disappointment, saying the team was surprised and devastated — and that Castellanos wasn’t the real reason for their offensive woes. Now, Castellanos heads to free agency seeking regular playing time, while the Padres keep reshuffling, with Jeremiah Estrada sidelined and David Morgan called up.
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