Nick Castellanos’s time with the Philadelphia Phllies is at its end.
The team announced the release of the veteran outfielder on Thursday.
The Phillies have released OF Nick Castellanos.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) February 12, 2026
Reports surfaced earlier in the week that Castellanos was instructed not to attend the opening of spring training.
A 34-year-old native of Hialeah, FL, Castellanos was set to enter the final season of a five-year, $100 million contract.
Castellanos appeared in 147 games last season, posting a -0.8 WAR. He batted .250 with 137 hits, 17 home runs, 72 runs batted in an an OPS of .694 in 547 at-bats.
Castellanos is a veteran of 13 seasons, having previously suited up for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. A two-time All-Star, Castellanos is a career .272 hitter with 1,742 hits, 250 home runs, 920 runs batted in and an OPS of .785 in 1,688 games.
