Phillies' Nick Castellanos Returns After Benchings Over Comments
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Good Phight
Nick Castellanos was benched after a disagreement with Phillies manager Rob Thomson over a defensive substitution, highlighting Thomson's strategic decisions and player management style. Thomson also chose Orion Kerkering as the closer over veteran Jordan Romano, a move supported by recent performance data. Despite some player-manager tension, Thomson's decisions aim to optimize team performance, reflecting his steady leadership approach.