Padres Designate Castellanos for Assignment, Hader Returns for Astros
The San Diego Padres released Nick Castellanos after a .191 batting average and called up a replacement from Triple-A. Josh Hader made his 2026 debut for the Houston Astros, converting a save in an 11-9 win.
sportsnet.caThe San Diego Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment and released him from the roster. The move came after he posted a .191/.221/.339 line across 122 plate appearances this season. The team called up an infielder from Triple-A El Paso to fill the roster spot. With Ramon Laureano on the injured list, the club will use right-handed hitters in left field until further notice.
Hader made his 2026 debut for the Houston Astros and recorded his first save of the season. The left-hander worked the ninth inning of an 11-9 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hader had been sidelined with left biceps tendinitis and a strained left shoulder. He threw 11 of 17 pitches for strikes and reached 96.2 mph during the appearance.
The Boston Red Sox plan to use Brayan Bello as a traditional starter in today's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bello had served as a bulk reliever in four of his previous five outings, posting a 0.71 ERA over 25 1/3 innings. The Kansas City Royals played their fourth straight game without their primary third baseman, who is dealing with a sore right hamstring.
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