One player rumored to be a potential departure from the roster is Nick Castellanos, and recently, speculation has surfaced concerning his future in Major League Baseball.

Having spent many years as a regular in the Phillie' outfield, Nick Castellanos saw his playing time take a significant hit towards the end of the 2025 season, as skipper Rob Thomson experimented with

For now, Nick Castellanos is still a Phillie. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters last month at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas that a “change of scenery” might be beneficial for Castellanos,

Former Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 32-year-old is expected to start in right field for the Phillies in place of Nick Castellanos, who has held the spot for four seasons.

The Kansas City Royals — who have previously been rumored to have interest in both Harrison Bader and Nick Castellanos — may now be set in the outfield without acquiring either of the 2025 Phillies.