It has been a very interesting week for an old friend, as Nick Castellanos was released by the Phillies—for some potentially interesting reasons—and will move on to the Padres and a brand new position on the field.

In a bit of a surprise, former Phillie Nick Castellanos is reportedly shifting across the country and from outfield to infield.

Manny Machado, one of the most important veterans on the San Diego Padres roster, decided to make a recommendation to the team’s front office regarding A.J. Preller following the low-cost signing of Nick Castellanos.

The San Diego Padres signed recently released outfielder Nick Castellanos to a league-minimum deal yesterday. Longtime Rockies pitcher Germán Márquez has been freed from pitching purgatory as he signed a one-year deal with the Padres yesterday to compete for the fifth spot in San Diego’s rotation.