Padres to sign Nick Castellanos
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After his split with Philadelphia, Nick Castellanos has found a new home in San Diego. The slugging right-handed hitter has agreed to a one-year deal with the Padres, the club announced on Sunday. The
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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.
GM A.J. Preller was busy dishing out contracts, signing veterans Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and German Marquez to one-year contracts to deepen the roster.
Cincinnati’s inclusion on the list of potential fits indicates that the front office is keeping all options open as the season nears. If Castellanos and the Reds find mutual interest, it could be a pairing that boosts the lineup and gives the organization another veteran player to lean on during the grind of a 162‑game season.