Phillies extend Don Mattingly as manager through 2028

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

The Philadelphia Phillies have removed the interim tag from Don Mattingly and extended him as manager through 2028.

The Philadelphia Phillies have made Don Mattingly their permanent manager on a two-year deal running through the 2028 season, removing the interim tag he held since replacing fired manager Rob Thomson in late April. Team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced the move on Wednesday.

Mattingly's 79-55 record kept the Phillies in playoff contention despite a significant late-season slump. The team nearly squandered a four-game wild card lead in the final week of the regular season before clinching a playoff spot in the final game. However, the Phillies were eliminated in the NL Wild Card Series, losing in three games to the Atlanta Braves.

Dombrowski had sought external candidates, being rebuffed twice by former Red Sox manager Alex Cora both when firing Thomson and after the season ended. With an MLB work stoppage set to begin in December and likely affecting next season, Dombrowski chose the familiar option in Mattingly, who was hired last offseason as bench coach. The 65-year-old will oversee a roster featuring Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and one of baseball's top rotations.

How it is being reported

• The Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year dealPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager, removing his interim tag and giving him a two-year deal even after a late-season collapse nearly cost the team a playoff spot.TribLIVE · 14 Oct, 17:03
• Report: Phillies will retain manager Don MattinglyIf you wanted wholesale change for the Phillies next season, you're probably not getting what you wished for.PhillyVoice · 14 Oct, 13:27

In this story: Philadelphia Phillies · Don Mattingly · Dave Dombrowski · Rob Thomson · Atlanta Braves · Alex Cora

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