Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson is showing some tough love as he navigates a crowded outfield, leaving former All-Star Nick Castellanos frustrated with his reduced playing time
During the Phillies’ Friday night 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves, Castellanos was pulled from right field for defensive purposes in the ninth inning. While he did throw out Matt Olson at home earlier in the game, Castellanos ranks as MLB’s worst with minus-11 defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs.
This isn’t the first time Thomson has made this move. When the manager replaced Castellanos defensively late in a June game, the two-time All-Star confronted his skipper, leading to a benching the following day.