- Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the Padres one day after receiving a video tribute during his emotional return to Philadelphia.
- The Phillies had released him in February despite still owing $20 million, and the Padres picked him up this season for roughly the league minimum.
- Castellanos struggled at the plate (.191 avg, .560 OPS, 4 HR, 20 RBI in 39 games), and San Diego selected Samad Taylor from Triple-A.
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