One thing that has been clear throughout the offseason so far for the Philadelphia Phillies is that there is a real chance that Nick Castellanos has played his final game as a member of the organization.
It has been reported a handful of times throughout the offseason to this point that the Phillies will be listening on him throughout the offseason for a trade. Castellanos has one more year left on his five-year, $100 million deal he signed with the organization.
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand added more fuel to the fire on Thursday by calling him a “long shot” to stick around with the organization this offseason.
“OF: Nick Castellanos, Phillies,” Feinsand wrote. “What would this list be without Castellanos, who has become a perennial trade candidate in recent years. Castellanos’ contract has been the biggest obstacle to a trade over the past two seasons, but with one year and $20 million remaining on his deal, the Phillies can probably move him if they’re willing to pay down his salary.
“Buzz factor: High. Castellanos seems like a long shot to be on the Phillies’ roster by opening day, as some have suggested Philadelphia could even release him if he’s not traded. It won’t take much for another team to acquire him, and if there’s a belief that he has anything left in the tank, Castellanos could find himself on a new club very soon.”
Castellanos has had a good run in Philadelphia, but there’s a chance it’s coming to an end.