Phillies' Right Hitters Struggle, Castellanos' Ups and Downs

The Phillies’ right-handed bats are in freefall, with Trea Turner’s OPS at .619 and Adolis Garcia hitting just .203 with four homers. Nick Castellanos, once a Phillies’ cornerstone, is now a footnote—released not for beer, but for poor defense and inconsistent offense, ranking among baseball’s least valuable players during his tenure. His .190 average and four homers with the Padres show flashes of past glory, but the inconsistency remains. Meanwhile, the Padres defy logic: 31-21 with a league-low batting average, yet their bullpen—led by Mason Miller and Jason Adam—is shutting doors like a force of nature, keeping them afloat despite underperforming stars. 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/9466a4125e0d1a54