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APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Not in San Diego lineup Castellanos is out of the lineup for Friday's game in Boston.

Impact Castellanos' playing time early in his tenure with the Padres has been hit-or-miss. He did not start the first two games of the season, then started three straight and now has been back on the bench for two games in a row. Miguel Andujar is in the designated hitter spot for San Diego and he and Castellanos are likely to continue sharing playing time in the slot.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Wednesday Castellanos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Castellanos and Miguel Andujar shared the designated-hitter spot through the first five games, but neither player will be in the lineup Wednesday. Ramon Laureano will receive a day off from playing the outfield, but he'll stay in the starting nine at DH while Bryce Johnson takes his spot on defense. Castellanos has thus far gone 2-for-12 with a double and a walk, so he'll need to raise his production before solidifying an everyday role.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Another start against righty Castellanos will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Monday's contest versus the Giants.

Impact After yielding to Miguel Andujar at DH against lefties in the first two games of the season, Castellanos is now making a second straight start versus a righty. While Castellanos seems to have the early edge over Andujar in terms of playing time against right-handed pitching, there probably isn't a cemented hierarchy just yet. Gavin Sheets and Ty France are also vying for playing time in a crowded first base/DH situation for San Diego.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McGonigle begins his career with 4 hits in Tigers' 8-2 win over Padres on opening day

Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Not starting versus lefty Castellanos is absent from the lineup in Thursday's opener versus the Tigers.

Impact Left-hander Tarik Skubal is on the bump for the Tigers, but the right-handed-hitting Castellanos will yield to lefty Gavin Sheets at first base and righty Miguel Andujar at designated hitter. It's an indication that the former Phillies castoff's playing time will be sporadic in San Diego.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19 • Associated Press

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MARCH 17 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Adjusting to first base Castellanos has made seven appearances (including six starts) at first base this spring and has made only one error in 41 chances, Perla Paredes of MLB.com reports.

Impact Castellanos has never played first base during a regular-season MLB game, but San Diego is asking the veteran outfielder to learn the position in order to increase the team's positional flexibility. The 34-year-old has embraced the opportunity, saying, "Learning a new position is always fun," and adding, "I'm approaching it with a lot of enthusiasm and joy." Castellanos isn't expected to have an everyday spot in the Padres' lineup, but if his learning of first base goes well, he could see a decent amount of playing time, especially against left-handed pitchers. In terms of hitting, Castellanos has done fine in exhibition play, slashing .235/.350/.382 with one home run, two doubles, six runs, six RBI and a 5:5 BB:K.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11 • BOLAVIP.COM

Nick Castellanos Keeps It Frank About Dodgers Spending Habits There are mixed emotions amongst baseball fans when it comes to how the Los Angeles Dodgers have built their roster, and it comes from the c...

MARCH 1 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

What does Nick Castellanos need to do this spring for Padres fans to buy in? Nick Castellanos has put himself in a box where he needs to prove himself to Padres fans in more ways than one. Perhaps a surprise signing b...

FEBRUARY 28 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres predicted to trade for Rays' 25-homer 1B despite Nick Castellanos signing | Sporting News This would be a very strong upgrade to the Padres' first base spot.

FEBRUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Castellanos off to strong start - and having fun - at totally new position PEORIA, Ariz. -- Playing his first game at first base, Nick Castellanos hadn’t gotten much action through three innings on Friday afternoon....

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Padres fans weren't ready for Nick Castellanos to look this smooth at first base The Padres losing a spring training opener 7-4 is the kind of thing that’s supposed to vanish into the cactus air by dinner. Box scores in F...

FEBRUARY 21 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Video: Nick Castellanos flashes elite defense at first base in Padres vs. Mariners showdown It turns out Nick Castellanos may indeed be in top form. He showed it with a highlight-reel defensive play at first base, the kind only an e...

FEBRUARY 20 • BOLAVIP.COM

Philadelphia Phillies bust Nick Castellanos finally had encouraging words after being released | Sporting News Some accountability.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Most MLB execs believe Phillies cutting Nick Castellanos was addition by subtraction | Sporting News The Phillies are better off now that Nick Castellanos is off the roster.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Padres' Craig Stammen reveals Nick Castellanos' role in a crowded roster fight The San Diego Padres have finally opened a cascading gate, one that was closed for seemingly the entire winter. But now that it's swung ajar...

FEBRUARY 18 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Philadelphia Phillies almost got bailed out of Nick Castellanos situation by historic team in American League | Sporting News Philly was so close to dodging this bullet.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

RHP Walker Buehler signs with Padres after a long career with the NL West rival Dodgers

Right-hander Walker Buehler has signed with the San Diego Padres after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the archrival Los Angeles Dodgers

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Padres sign 2-time World Series champion, 2-time All-Star after Nick Castellanos acquisition | Sporting News The Padres have been busy with their recent additions.

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies sign 11-year-old prospect to a deal up to $1.8 million after releasing Nick Castellanos After waving Nick Castellanos goodbye, the Philadelphia Phillies just committed to a $1.8 million deal with an 11-year-old.

FEBRUARY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

"Dodgers killer"; "Another washed player": Fans erupt as $1.95B team snags Walker Buehler following Nick Castellanos splash The San Diego Padres didn't make many roster additions over the last three months.

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Former Blue Jays player reportedly joins Padres following Nick Castellanos acquisition Nick Castellanos, formerly of the Philadelphia Phillies, has inked a deal with the San Diego Padres. In addition to Castellanos, the Padres...

FEBRUARY 16 • BOLAVIP.COM

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