The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder, Nick Castellanos. Amid this, read on to know about the MLB player's wife, Jessica Castellanos, who will support him during this difficult time.
Nick Castellanos is a renowned American professional baseball player. He started making a name for himself in the field by playing from a young age, first for his school team, and later for the under-18 United States national baseball team. Castellanos' professional career began when he was selected as the 44th overall pick for the Detroit Tigers in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. He remained with the team for nearly a decade before being traded to the Chicago Cubs on July 31, 2019. Following this, he had a brief stint with the Cincinnati Reds from 2020 to 2021.
Up until recently, Nick Castellanos was playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB. For the unversed, he signed a 5-year USD 100 million contract with the team. However, it seems like his time with the Phillies has been cut short. According to reports, while the veteran outfielder was still on the team's roster, he did not have a locker in the clubhouse. Additionally, it was reported that the team told Castellanos "not to report to the team's complex this week." Now, a while ago, the Phillies officially announced that they had released Nick Castellanos after a difficult 2025 season. During these uncertain times, the one person we can expect to support him is his wife, Jessica Castellanos. If you are interested in learning about her, keep on reading.
Jessica and Nick were first linked to each other in April 2017 when the former posted a photo of the MLB player on her Instagram. In the photo, Nick can be seen kissing her hand while she's driving. A few months later, in August 2017, Nick posted a picture of her on his grid for the first time. In the photo, which appears to be from their outing together, Jessica can be seen happily smiling at the camera.
A quick look at Jessica's Instagram reveals she has nearly 20k followers, often sharing aspects of her life through Reels and posts. However, when it comes to her relationship with Nick Castellanos, not much can be found on her account.
According to reports, Jessica and Nick secretly tied the knot in December 2021, but neither has confirmed it, nor have they shared any pictures from their big day. Bearing that in mind, it is worth noting that Jessica's older brother, Enrique, was the first one to seemingly confirm the happy news on his Instagram. Taking to the app after his sister asked him to be the man of honour for the wedding via some decorative cookies outlining the request, he wrote:
"My baby sister is getting married. I can't wait to help you plan and celebrate the big day. I didn't even know this was an option, but I'm glad it is! Love you guys.”
Many might not be aware, but Nick Castellanos, before being in a relationship with Jessica, was married to Vanessa Hernandez. In their time together, Nick and Vanessa welcomed their son, Liam, on August 1, 2013. Reportedly, this was just before Nick made his major league debut with the Detroit Tigers. If reports are believed to be true, Liam lives in Florida and is homeschooled by his grandmother. According to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies' fans hail Liam as the baseball player's lucky charm. He often spends the summer with Nick and Jessica in Philadelphia.
Liam also continues to maintain a regular presence at Phillies games, cheering on his father and his team from the sidelines, as evidenced by his attendance at their 2022 and 2023 playoff runs. It is worth noting that Liam and Jessica share a close relationship. He has made frequent appearances on her social media accounts ever since she and Nick Castellanos started dating.
A few months after Nick and Jessica reportedly got married, they welcomed their first child together on May 4, 2022. The couple lovingly named their son Otto. From pictures that Nick posted on his Instagram, it can be seen that later that year, Otto dressed up as ‘Grogu’ from The Mandalorian for Halloween alongside his big brother, Liam. In May 2023, when Otto turned 1, Jessica posted a series of photos from his “ONE happy dude” themed birthday party on her Instagram account, according to People. The duo reportedly welcomed their second child in 2025.
Jessica is known for being active in her X (formerly Twitter) account, where she often engages and interacts with her husband, Nick's, fans. Not just this, she can also be seen retweeting news which mentions Nick and the Phillies. For instance, a fan of Nick Castellanos wrote in October 2023, “Nick Castellanos isn’t just a player, he's a cultural reset, the oxygen you breathe, he’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves, he’s an art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.” To this, Jessica tweeted back:
“Idk how I just stumbled upon this, but I really like this tweet.”
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