Phillies make final decision on Don Mattingly
The Phillies have decided on Mattingly's future role.
The Philadelphia Phillies have reversed their decision to let go of interim manager Don Mattingly, with the team expected to make him their full-time manager for the 2027 MLB season. Mattingly took over as interim manager late April following the team's 9-19 start, and Philadelphia went on to secure the National League's final Wild Card spot.
Despite a loss to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series, Mattingly's impact had already been evident. Reports initially suggested that Mattingly might part ways with the Phillies, potentially allowing Alex Cora to take over, but Cora ultimately declined the offer. With Cora no longer an option, Mattingly became the most logical choice for the full-time position.
The Phillies' decision to retain Mattingly aligns with support from the team's players, including Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuth, and Kyle Schwarber.
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