Nick Castellanos

Nick Castellanos went 1-for-4 with an RBI and scored twice as the Phillies demolished the Giants 14-3.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the team's offensive explosion, Castellanos's personal season continues to be underwhelming, with a batting average lingering at .183 through 34 games. His performance in this game, although contributing to the team's victory, does little to reassure fantasy managers given his lackluster season stats, including a low .222 wOBA and .233 BABIP. Owners might keep him benched until he shows more consistent signs of breaking out of his slump.

Nick Castellanos went 1-for-5 in the Phillies' 9-3 victory over the Padres, highlighted by a solo home run.

Fantasy Impact

This performance, while not groundbreaking, does offer a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers who have been enduring Castellanos's sluggish start to the season. With a batting average lingering around .178 through 27 games, any sign of power is a welcome sight. However, his overall lack of production across multiple categories—coupled with a low walk rate and a high strikeout rate—suggests that relying on him as anything more than a depth option in fantasy lineups could be risky. Managers should monitor if this home run can spark a turnaround, but expectations should be tempered given his performance thus far.

Nick Castellanos had a standout performance in the Phillies' win against the White Sox, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBIs, and two runs scored.

Fantasy Impact

He also drew a walk. This game marks a significant uptick in Castellanos's otherwise sluggish start to the season, raising his batting average from a paltry .187. While his season-long stats have been underwhelming, with a low .219 wOBA and only one extra-base hit prior to this game, today's performance could be a hint of turning things around. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Castellanos to see if this game sparks a trend or if it's merely a blip in an otherwise disappointing start to the season.

Nick Castellanos went 0-for-4 in the Phillies' 2-1 win over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

The outfielder's struggles at the plate continued, failing to contribute as his season batting average dipped further to .177. Castellanos has yet to record an extra-base hit and now posts a .204 wOBA and a .244 BABIP through 17 games. Given these early season metrics, fantasy managers may want to consider benching Castellanos until he shows signs of a rebound.

Nick Castellanos is back in the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Castellanos returns after sitting out for routine rest Saturday, patrolling right field and batting second against the Mets for manager Rob Thomson Sunday.