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Phillies Release Nick Castellanos After Beer Dugout Incident
The team was unable to trade the outfielder after he admitted to bringing beer into the dugout.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday after the team was unable to complete a trade for him. The move came after Castellanos admitted to bringing beer into the dugout, a violation of team rules.
Why it matters
Castellanos was a high-profile signing for the Phillies in 2022, but his off-field behavior and inability to be traded led the team to part ways with him. This incident highlights the challenges teams face in managing player conduct and the pressure to win while maintaining clubhouse discipline.
The details
According to reports, Castellanos was caught bringing beer into the dugout during a game, which is against team rules. The Phillies had been trying to trade Castellanos, but were unable to find a suitable deal, leading them to release the outfielder.
- On February 13, 2026, the Phillies released Castellanos.
- Castellanos admitted to bringing beer into the dugout prior to his release.
The players
Nick Castellanos
A former outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies who was released after admitting to bringing beer into the dugout, a violation of team rules.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Major League Baseball team that released Castellanos after being unable to trade him following his dugout beer incident.
What they’re saying
“We must hold our players to a high standard of conduct, both on and off the field. This was a difficult decision, but one that was necessary to uphold the values of our organization.”
— Dave Dombrowski, President of Baseball Operations, Philadelphia Phillies (Phillies Press Release)
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of professional sports teams maintaining strict discipline and accountability for their players, even high-profile ones, in order to uphold the integrity of the game and the organization.
