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Alex Cora, just fired by the Red Sox, declined the Phillies’ offer to manage the team, leading Philadelphia to promote Don Mattingly to interim manager. Cora remains under contract with Boston through 2027 and plans to sit out the rest of the season, while Mattingly steers the Phillies in the near term as MLB discusses potential long-term candidates.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start and promoted bench coach Don Mattingly to interim manager, hoping new leadership can spark a lagging lineup, shaky defense and inconsistent pitching. Team president Dave Dombrowski, who previously replaced Joe Girardi in 2022, moved quickly and even pursued Alex Cora, who declined. The club also shuffled the staff, adding Dusty Wathan as bench coach and Anthony Contreras as third-base coach, in a bid to revive a season that has undercut World Series–level expectations and the franchise’s large payroll. Thomson departs with a historically strong early record, but his tenure faced criticism as the team stalled in 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly as interim manager for the rest of the 2026 season, with Dusty Wathan promoted to bench coach and Anthony Contreras taking over third-base duties. The move comes amid a 9-19 start as Philadelphia searches for a spark, and while there’s speculation about Alex Cora, Mattingly is slated to stay in an interim role through season’s end, with his son Preston Mattingly as Phillies GM."
Don Mattingly will not return as the Blue Jays' bench coach in 2026 and is exploring managerial opportunities with other teams, potentially including the Padres or Rockies, while also being considered for the Hall of Fame. The Blue Jays will need to find a new bench coach, and Mattingly's next move remains uncertain, with his Hall of Fame vote results upcoming.