Castellanos Faces Former Team Again

Nick Castellanos faces his old team, the Phillies, for the first time since leaving Philly for the Padres, and it’s been rough—he’s 0-for-5 in his first two games. His overall season hasn’t been stellar either, hitting just .182 with 4 homers and 19 RBIs. But while he’s struggled at the plate, the Phillies have surged under new manager Don Mattingly, who Castellanos personally praised—especially for being a father-son duo. Castellanos, who had hoped to return to Philly in 2026, jumped to San Diego and found support there, helping him start fresh. He’s adjusting to a reduced role, and while he’s trying to leave the past behind, the upcoming series back in Philly could stir up emotions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3167cc67492e0a55