Nick Castellanos
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March 30, 2026
Another start against righty
Castellanos will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Monday's contest versus the Giants.
Analysis
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 26, 2026
Not starting versus lefty
Castellanos is absent from the lineup in Thursday's opener versus the Tigers.
Analysis
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.