Phillies to Retain Don Mattingly as Manager for 2027 Season

The Philadelphia Phillies are anticipated to retain Don Mattingly as their full-time manager for the 2027 season, as reported by The Athletic. An official announcement from the team is expected this week.

Mattingly took over as interim manager in 2026 after Rob Thomson was dismissed following a poor start. Under Mattingly's leadership, the Phillies improved significantly, finishing the season with a record of 88-74 and securing the final playoff spot in the National League. However, they were eliminated in the Wild Card Series by the Braves.

Despite not being officially named the permanent manager during the season, Mattingly is under contract as the team's bench coach for 2027. The Phillies had pursued former Red Sox manager Alex Cora for the position, but he declined the offer. Mattingly's son, Preston Mattingly, serves as the team's general manager, marking a unique father-son dynamic within the organization.