The Philadelphia Phillies just added more firepower to an already potent lineup, agreeing to a one-year, $10 million deal with outfielder Adolis García. After locking in Kyle Schwarber earlier in the offseason, the Phillies are clearly doubling down on power bats-and García fits that mold to a tee.
At 32, García is coming off a season that didn’t quite meet his high standards, which made him a non-tender candidate in Texas. But make no mistake-this is a player with serious pop and postseason experience, and the Phillies are betting on a bounce-back campaign. Slotting him into the heart of Philadelphia’s order gives them yet another right-handed threat who can change a game with one swing.
Almost immediately after the deal went public, the buzz shifted to what this means for Nick Castellanos. Castellanos is still under contract for 2026 at $20 million, but with García now likely to man right field, it’s hard to see a clear path for Castellanos to stay in Philly-at least in a starting role.
There’s growing speculation that Castellanos could be on the move, and one team that might want to keep an eye on the situation is the Boston Red Sox. Boston has its own set of questions to answer this offseason, particularly at third base. If they strike out on re-signing Alex Bregman and also miss on backup options like Eugenio Suárez, Munetaka Murakami, or Kazuma Okamoto, Castellanos could suddenly become a very appealing fallback plan.
He’s a proven right-handed bat who knows how to handle the big stage. While he’s not the defensive anchor he once was at third, he’s serviceable in the corner outfield and can DH if needed. And with just one year left on his deal, he wouldn't tie up long-term payroll-something that could appeal to a Boston front office that’s been cautious with multi-year commitments.
Fenway Park could be a great fit for Castellanos’ bat. His swing plays well to all fields, and he’s shown the ability to thrive in hitter-friendly environments. Over the last three seasons, he’s averaged more than 150 games per year-including a full 162 in 2024-and while his 2025 numbers (.250 average, 17 homers, 72 RBI) weren’t eye-popping, he’s been a steady, durable presence in the lineup.
Castellanos has also shown he can rise to the moment. He was an All-Star in 2023 and finished 23rd in NL MVP voting that year. He’s played in plenty of big games and brings a certain edge to the clubhouse-something that might resonate in Boston, where the franchise has long embraced players with personality and grit.
Across 13 seasons in the majors, Castellanos has put together a strong resume: a .272 career average, 250 home runs, and 920 RBI over 1,688 games. Originally drafted by Detroit in 2010 and debuting in 2013, he made the transition from third base to the outfield and found his offensive stride with the Reds, where he earned a Silver Slugger in 2019 and hit .309 in 2021.
If the Red Sox end up needing a short-term solution with pop and postseason pedigree, Castellanos could be a name to watch. He may not be the first option-or even the second-but he’s a proven commodity who could still help a contender. And if his time in Philadelphia is indeed coming to a close, there’s every reason to believe he’ll land on his feet.