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Phillies Reinstate Nick Castellanos

By Mark Polishuk | September 27, 2022 at 2:05pm CDT

Sep. 27: As planned, Castellanos has been reinstated, according to an announcement from the Phillies. Catcher Donny Sands was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Sep. 24: Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is planning to return to the lineup on Tuesday, when the Phils begin a three-game series with the Cubs.  Castellanos hasn’t played since September 2 due to an oblique strain, but after taking part in baseball activities today, he believes he is ready to get back onto the field without the benefit of a minor league rehab assignment.

“[The team] asked if I think I need one and I said no,” Castellanos told NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury and other reporters.  “I just feel like the sooner I can get back and play and lose myself in a baseball game, the better….I’ve known so many people that have gone down and done fantastic in their rehab assignments and then have come up and it’s a new game.  My philosophy is the sooner I can get back into a game that’s important, the better.”

Another set of on-field activities are slated for tomorrow, and if Castellanos comes out of those workouts feeling good, it would seem as if he’ll be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for Tuesday’s game.  (The Phillies don’t play on Monday.)  Castellanos said that swinging a bat was the last step in his rehab, as he hadn’t had any issues running or throwing for several days.  In general, Castellanos said that “I wouldn’t say [I feel] 100 percent, but I don’t feel like I need to be 100 percent.  I just don’t want to feel restricted or like I could injure myself again.”

As the Phillies continue to battle for an NL wild card slot, Castellanos is certainly eager to return to the playoff race after missing much of September.  Adding to his frustration, Castellanos was seemingly breaking out of his season-long slump at the time of his injury.  Castellanos hit .318/.348/.505 over his last 112 plate appearances prior to his IL stint, after delivering a disappointing .250/.294/.367 slash line in his first 419 PA of the season.  Matt Vierling, Phil Maton, and Dalton Guthrie have seen the bulk of work in right field in Castellanos’ absence.

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  1. ericl

    3 years ago

    Nick Maton has been playing in Castellanos’ absence. Phil is a pitcher for the Astros

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    • cpdpoet

      3 years ago

      Mentally I refer to him as Nicky Bats, so when I read that….it took a second…

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  2. cpdpoet

    3 years ago

    Fans in Philly have been roasting Castellanos for his lack of power all season long (still has 27 2bs). The above trio has done well in his stead…..But I feel the Phils need him back in rf, just hitting 6th.
    Think the pressure got to him a bit….?

    I still think this will turn out to be a good signing. In 2023, when he and Schwarber can each DH 40% of the time the results should be better….

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    • Bowadoyle

      3 years ago

      He was a bad signing and doesn’t appear to be a team player.

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        3 years ago

        “doesn’t appear to be a team player” This is pure fan-nonsense. Also you can’t call him a bad signing yet. You can say he had a bad first year. I’d agree, but compare him to someone like Lindor. Lindor was getting killed in the press last year. This year he’s a hero. Nicky C can be that next year. I’m not saying he will, but it’s possible.

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        • Samuel

          3 years ago

          His teammates appear to like him. His defense was known – and he’s improved some. He’s not a good situational hitter, and that was known as well.

          I know his wife had their child early in the season, and while he initially was juiced and went on a tear hitting, shortly thereafter he pulled back. Maybe that’s related, maybe not. Players are human beings not rotisserie league statistics. 2022 has been a bad season for Mr. Castellanos. His organization and teammates are supporting him. Let’s see what happens in 2023 – hopefully Harper can play some RF and Nick can do some DH’ing.

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        • Joeyg39

          3 years ago

          You can call it whatever you like but $20m/year for -.3 war is bad…

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    • Bowadoyle

      3 years ago

      Guy has an attitude problem. Don’t think he was a good signing. Hope they trade him in the off season.

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      • David Kupsick

        3 years ago

        What do you base that on?

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      • Airo13

        3 years ago

        He’s always been cocky when talking to the media. None of us have any idea how he is with his teammates.

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      • Joeyg39

        3 years ago

        Yeah he has rabbit ears. Philly is the last place you want to play if you have that.

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      • Dumpster Divin Theo

        3 years ago

        An altitude problem? Maybe he needs to play all his games at sea level. No more trips to the Rockies

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      3 years ago

      He was in the MVP running last year and was pretty mediocre this season. So it’s a definite letdown, but to your point, I think he can come around. Perhaps next season.

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        3 years ago

        I mean a far running, but still he was in the top 15 or so.

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        • Joeyg39

          3 years ago

          Actually was 12th in mvp voting. Supposedly wanted to go to Miami. They didn’t offer anything… Not sure if Philly is the right fit for him…

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  3. Neon Cop

    3 years ago

    So what terrible event will coincide with his return?

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  4. Backup Catcher to the Backup Catcher

    3 years ago

    Yeah, guys like Maton, Vierling and Guthrie have filled in admirably, but opposing pitchers don’t have the same respect for them as they would for Castellanos. To wit, they know Castellanos can hurt them big time with one swing of the bat.

    Also, if he does bat sixth as a previous poster suggested, that might give Harper and Realmuto better pitches to hit.

    As an aside, given all the injuries we’ve had, I give the Phillies huge kudos for being where they are in the standings this morning this late in the season: 1 1/2 games ahead of the Brewers and just a 1/2 game behind the Padres.

    If we make the playoffs, and it isn’t exactly a slam dunk that we do, I’m fine with Nola, Wheeler and Suarez as my starting three SP in that initial three-game playoff series.
    Call me crazy, but I think the Phillies will surprise a few people in the playoffs.

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    • cpdpoet

      3 years ago

      …..and Castellanos is hitting 6th tonight ….Let’s get a W in Chic….

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        3 years ago

        Need at least 2 wins in Chicago. Phillies are a bad road team, but it’s crunch time.

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        • longines64

          3 years ago

          They need to win the first inning. I can’t remember the last time they had a lead after the first at bat.

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  5. RutgersESQ

    3 years ago

    Castellanos had a slow start to his Phillies career, but the guy can hit. He will be fine. Overreacting boo birds just like to troll negativity.

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    • philliesphan77

      3 years ago

      I mean the guy hasn’t performed that well on both sides of the ball. His fielding would be fine if he was hitting better, and his hitting would be fine if he fielded better. But it’s tough to be excited when he’s not doing either in an above-average fashion

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    • kmk1986

      3 years ago

      The.criticism is fair. U know it’s ok to criticize a millionaire player. It doesn’t automatically make a you a troll troll stop being soooo sensitive about players

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        3 years ago

        I don’t see anyone being sensitive.

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        • kmk1986

          3 years ago

          It wasn’t towards u it was towards Rutgers saying people r trolling negatively it’s not trolling if people give their opinion

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  6. Curly Was The Smart Stooge

    3 years ago

    No offense folks, but Nicky has been stinkin’ up the diamond in 2022. Better luck in 2023

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  7. nottinghamforest13

    3 years ago

    Thom Brennaman will be happy.

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    • Holy Cow!

      3 years ago

      As punishment, Thom has been cleaning human dookie off the streets of San Francisco. I saw it in an American Express commercial.

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  8. 10centBeerNight

    3 years ago

    Set to be an exciting last week & 1/2 in NL wild card race & NL east!

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  9. cpdpoet

    3 years ago

    Everybody loved his, “I did not go to college, I hit baseballs” shirt….Guy has to have a sense of humour…His first press conference went very well…
    His issue w/ the Philly press guy was 2 way b.s. listen to it….Philly press guy was in the wrong.

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      3 years ago

      And a huge chunk of that interview was cut…a portion that shows both sides in a better light. I love Nick’s personality personally, and I think the team likes him too. I just want him to break out.

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      • Joeyg39

        3 years ago

        The fact that he was aggressive towards Jim Salisbury, who is the most veteran and respected of all sports journalists in Philly, is telling. Dude you’re making $20/year in this city and not producing. You’re gonna get booed. Maybe that’s why he wanted to play in Miami. He could steal money and no one would notice since 3,000 fans only show up to the games.

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        • VonPurpleHayes

          3 years ago

          Love Jim, but it was a dumb question.

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  10. Mikenmn

    3 years ago

    It’s altogether possible it was a bad signing….and he’s still going to hit well at some point. His true talent level isn’t this–and it wasn’t the 51 games he played for the Cubs in 2019.

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  11. ♪

    3 years ago

    Despite his previous success, I don’t think he’s ever been a disciplined hitter. The down and away breaking ball has been his kryptonite this year. Even when they catch the bottom of the strike zone, he’s seemed to have a lot of trouble making contact.

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  12. Dumpster Divin Theo

    3 years ago

    Thom Brennaman approves

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  13. htbnm57

    3 years ago

    The Phillies have a firm two-handed grip on their own throats. What an infuriating team !

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  14. htbnm57

    3 years ago

    5th year in a row with a September swoon

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