The Phillies Are Keeping Don Mattingly as Manager on a 2-Year Deal
Mattingly went 79-55 as interim manager after replacing Rob Thomson, and the Phillies also plan changes to a coaching staff that struggled in 2026.
- On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced a two-year contract with Don Mattingly, elevating him from interim manager to full-time manager after he guided the team to the postseason 28 games into the season.
- Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson, who was fired after the team started 9-19 in April; under Mattingly's leadership, the Phillies finished 79-55 and clinched a playoff berth for a fifth consecutive season.
- Despite clinching the postseason, the Phillies bowed out in the National League Wild Card Series after a decisive Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, concluding with a 6-2 defeat.
- The Phillies face significant roster decisions entering 2027, with infielder Alec Bohm, Luis Arraez, and reliever Jose Alvarado entering free agency while bullpen depth and an aging lineup require attention.
- Mattingly brings 23 consecutive seasons of major league coaching or managerial experience, including a 14-year playing career with the New York Yankees and previous managerial roles with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins.
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