PHOENIX – Nick Castellanos, as expected, is not in the Phillies’ lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
His role with the Phillies has radically changed over the last month. Once an everyday presence in right field, Castellanos is on the weak side of a platoon with Max Kepler. Numerous developments have led the Phillies to this point.
Trade deadline acquisition Harrison Bader has been everything the Phillies could hope for and then some, hitting against lefties and righties and playing stellar defense in center field. Playing him on a nearly every day is a no brainer if you’re the Phillies.