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Report: Nick Castellanos closing in on deal with San Diego Padres after release from Philadelphia Phillies

Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is closing in on signing with the San Diego Padres, per The Athletic’s Dennis Lin. Castellanos was released by the Phillies this week following four years with the team.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 14

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Otto Kemp News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 14

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Kyle Schwarber Breaks Silence On Nick Castellanos’ Distraction In 2025

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Phillies manager Rob Thomson breaks silence on Nick Castellanos beer incident

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 13

Kyle Schwarber, Rob Thomson react to Nick Castellanos release: ‘It is what it is’

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Signings The Phillies Could Make To Improve Depth

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Phillies' Rob Thomson Shares Bryce Harper Update Before Spring Training

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Nicholas Castellanos News / Yardbarker / February 14

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Zack Wheeler News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

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