Phillies Bench Castellanos After Clubhouse Incident

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos was benched for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins after making an inappropriate comment to manager Rob Thomson, ending his streak of 236 consecutive starts dating back to September 2023. The disciplinary action followed Castellanos' frustration at being replaced by defensive specialist Johan Rojas late in the Phillies' 5-2 win on Monday. Both Castellanos and Thomson confirmed the benching, with Castellanos admitting he crossed a line and accepting the decision. The incident has raised questions about clubhouse discipline and team morale as the Phillies remain in a tight NL East race. Despite the controversy, Castellanos has been a key contributor this season, batting .278 with seven home runs and 36 RBIs. The team's handling of the situation and Castellanos' future status will be closely watched.