Phillies Considering Keeping Don Mattingly As Manager
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- After Alex Cora declined to manage the Phillies, interim manager Don Mattingly is a leading candidate to retain the position for the next season.
- Mattingly took over after a 9-19 start under Rob Thomson and led the team to a strong turnaround, finishing 24 games over .500 post-change.
- Despite a late-season slump and early playoff exit, Mattingly remains under contract through 2027 and could either continue as manager or transition to a front-office advisor role.
- The Phillies face multiple offseason challenges, including an aging lineup with low scoring and a depleted bullpen, making the managerial decision a key priority.
- Mattingly’s son, Preston Mattingly, is the Phillies’ general manager, which may influence the decision to keep Don Mattingly in a leadership role to avoid potential dugout tension.
