Slumping Padres dump Nick Castellanos after miserable 39 games
Nick Castellanos has been designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres after a disappointing performance in 39 games. The veteran outfielder struggled with a .191 batting average and only four home runs during his short stint. The Padres are looking to improve their offensive output as they remain in playoff contention despite recent struggles.
- ▪Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment after just two months with the Padres.
- ▪He hit .191 with a .560 OPS and four home runs during his time with the team.
- ▪The Padres' offense has been among the worst in baseball this season, with a .218 team batting average.
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MLB Slumping Padres dump Nick Castellanos after miserable 39 games By Ryan Anderson Published June 3, 2026, 3:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Nick Castellanos’ latest opportunity in the majors is already over. The San Diego Padres designated the veteran outfielder for assignment Wednesday after a disappointing 39-game stint. To replace him on the roster, the club selected the contract of versatile infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from Triple-A El Paso. 3 The Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment after just two months, ending a short-lived experiment in San Diego.
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