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Phillies' Updated Starting Lineup, Payroll After Nick Castellanos Contract

Bleacher Report | March 19, 2022

Related Topics: Nicholas Castellanos, Jon Heyman, Philadelphia Phillies, Jean Segura, Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera, MLB Network, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, J. T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly continued to upgrade their lineup Friday night by signing All-Star outfielder Nick Castellanos.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported it's a five-year, $100 million contract, which brings the club's estimated payroll for 2022 to $234 million, per FanGraphs.

Here's a look at how Philly's batting order could shape up with the 30-year-old slugger included:

  • Kyle Schwarber (DH)
  • Nick Castellanos (LF)
  • Bryce Harper (RF)
  • Rhys Hoskins (1B)
  • J.T. Realmuto (C)
  • Didi Gregorius (SS)
  • Jean Segura (2B)
  • Alec Bohm (3B)
  • Odubel Herrera (CF)

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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