Phillies sign Adolis Garcia
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There will be no more drives into deep left field for Nick Castellanos with the Philadelphia Phillies. The team signaled the end of the Castellanos era Monday, when it reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with Adolis García, according to multiple reports.
The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with free-agent outfielder Adolis García, according to multiple reports on Monday. The club has not confirmed the deal.
After re-signing Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to trade for an All-Star outfielder from the Chicago White Sox.
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The Phillies are making a bet on a bounce-back season from García, who was non-tendered last month by the Rangers.
The righty-hitting Garcia is expected to replace Nick Castellanos in right field.
Lost amid the excitement over re-signing Kyle Schwarber was the Philadelphia Phillies landing another bullpen piece earlier this week.
For Garcia, Citizens Bank Park is a good landing spot. His power should play, and the lineup around him takes pressure off. For the Phillies, it’s a classic short-term bet on upside and a subtle signal about how they want to reshape the roster.