Don Mattingly Not Returning to Blue Jays for 2026

Mattingly leaves coaching staff of Blue Jays, who exercise manager John Schneider’s contract option

TORONTO (AP) — Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Toronto Blue Jays, who exercised manager John Schneider’s contract option for 2026 after coming within one victory of their first World Series title since 1993.

Don Mattingly not returning to Blue Jays for 2026

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - Don Mattingly has made a decision on his plans for 2026. The Evansville native is not returning to the Toronto Blue Jays as its bench coach, as stated by a release from Mattingly Charities. The former National League Manager of the Year expressed appreciation to the Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro and General Manager Ross Atkins. Mattingly has no plans to retire just yet and wants to remain in the game. However, he did…

Mattingly confirms departure from Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to defend their American League crown in 2026 without Don Mattingly. The team’s bench coach confirmed to MLB.com’s Elizabeth Muratore that he is leaving the team.

Blue Jays exercise option on John Schneider's contract for 2026

After coming within two outs of winning the World Series, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider will return to the dugout for 2026. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced Thursday that the club had previously exercised the team option in Schneider’s contract for 2026, adding that they are talking about “the potential of that being longer.” “Schneids has been unbelievable,” Atkins said. “He is a clear leader in this organization and r…