See Also hardball Nick Castellanos isnt taking to his late-game defensive replacement well once again. The Phillies outfielder was pulled from Friday nights 2-1 win over the Braves before the final frame for the slick-fielding Harrison Bader. He makes near the last out in the eighth inning, manager Rob Thomson explained, so we put Bader in because hes the best defender weve got. I think were all at the point now where were all-in. Whatever is best for the team to win a game that night, were all-in. Check your ego at the door and lets go. Castellanos doesnt appear to be taking it well, though. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) walks off the field at the J.A. Happ Jersey end of the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Its a big adjustment, Castellanos told reporters after the game, adding that its been difficult but hes dealing with it the best [he] can. Castellanos said there was no conversation between him and Thompson about the move. Nick Castellanos defensive runs saved in RF Minus-11 this season (t-fewest in MLB) Minus-90 for career (fewest in metrics history) Phillies fans are fed up with this idiocy. Paul Hembekides (Hembo) (@PaulHembo) Explore More [Outfield coach] Paco [Figueroa] was the one that told me, he said. A few innings prior, Castellanos had made perhaps the best defensive play of the game, throwing out Matt Olson at home plate for an inning-ending double play in a 1-1 game. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) catches a fly out hit by Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (not pictured) in the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Its not the first time Castellanos has clashed with his manager over getting replaced on defense this season. in June after making an inappropriate comment to Thompson after getting taken out of a game against the Marlins. Phillies manager Rob Thomson. Getty Images I understand the decision, Castellanos said at the time. It was when I got taken out. I wasnt happy about it. I spoke my mind. [Thomson] said that I cro sed a line, so my punishment is that Im not playing. Castellanos has consistently rated as one of the worst outfielders in the big leagues. His minus-12 Outs Above Average (OAA) is the worst among all outfielders this season. Over the past three seasons combined, Castellanos is tied with Jurickson Profar with a league-worst minus-25 OAA in the outfield. Yennsy Diaz Jersey