Report: Phillies interested in Nick Castellanos

Nick Castellanos is looking to cash in fresh off his first All-Star season. Sam Greene/The Enquirer via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Report: Phillies interested in All-Star OF Nick Castellanos

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/12/22

The Philadelphia Phillies finished in second place in the NL East last year, and they’re hoping to do better this season. They may be trying to upgrade their roster in a big way too.

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported on Saturday that the Phillies are among the teams showing interest in free agent outfielder Nick Castellanos.

Source: #Phillies among the teams showing interest in free agent Nick Castellanos — not surprising, since Dave Dombrowski was #Tigers president/GM when Castellanos was drafted there. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 13, 2022

Morosi noted the connection between Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and Castellanos. Dombrowski was the general manager of the Tigers when they drafted Castellanos.

Castellanos signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Reds prior to the 2020 season. He played so well last year that he opted out of his contract so he could cash in on an even bigger deal.

The 30-year-old outfielder exploded with 38 doubles and 34 home runs last season. His .309 batting average, .576 slugging percentage and .939 OPS last year were all career-high marks. Castellanos is a career .278 hitter with a lifetime .814 OPS.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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