The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a crucial spot as they gear up for a series win. After stumbling against the Atlanta Braves and the St.

Louis Cardinals, they needed a standout performance from Cristopher Sanchez to split their four-game set with the San Francisco Giants earlier this week. As the Miami Marlins roll into town for the weekend, the Phillies are itching to show off their prowess and reinforce their status as one of baseball’s elite.

On the brighter side for Philadelphia, there’s good news about Nick Castellanos. After an early exit in their finale against the Giants due to left hip soreness, there were questions about his availability for the series opener against the Marlins.

But manager Rob Thomson’s optimism paid off—the lineup confirms Castellanos is set to start in right field, keeping his impressive streak alive. This marks the 184th consecutive game he’s started, a run that’s been ongoing since 2023 and includes every single game of the 2024 season.

Castellanos’ journey with the Phillies has been quite a ride. When he signed a five-year, $100 million deal before the 2022 season, fresh off an All-Star appearance, expectations were sky-high.

He stumbled initially, but rebounded strongly in 2023, earning another All-Star nod and demonstrating his value anew. Yet, some fans can’t quite shake concerns about his swing-and-miss tendencies.

Still, beyond his power and hitting prowess, Castellanos’ best trait might just be his reliability. For an outfield that doesn’t exactly rank among the sport’s strongest—especially for a contender—the certainty of Castellanos suit up day in and day out is a huge asset for Thomson and the Phillies. Only time will tell how long he can keep his ironman streak going, but for now, it’s still rolling strong.