The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a miserable start in 2026, opening the season with a 9-19 record. The team acted swiftly amid its floundering, firing Rob Thomson and promoting Don Mattingly into its interim manager position. Philadelphia immediately turned things around, going 79-55 the rest of the way and earning a playoff spot.
Because of that, Mattingly is expected to be named the team’s full-time manager for 2027, according to The Athletic.
Phillies expected to name Don Mattingly their manager this week. Story with @charlottevarnes: https://t.co/3Gi7fpQAKI
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) October 14, 2026
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