For now, Nick Castellanos is still a Phillie. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters last month at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas that a “change of scenery” might be beneficial for Castellanos,

Castellanos is still a Philadelphia Phillie — technically — but the Phillies’ signing of Garcia gives them a new right fielder. And that means Casty’s farewell is imminent, though it’s been percolating for awhile.

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly pushing hard to trade Nick Castellanos, navigating contract concerns and a slow outfield market as they prepare for 2026.

The Kansas City Royals — who have previously been rumored to have interest in both Harrison Bader and Nick Castellanos — may now be set in the outfield without acquiring either of the 2025 Phillies.