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Phillies expected to name Don Mattingly full-time manager
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to keep Don Mattingly as manager on a full-time basis.
Mattingly is currently associated with the Phillies, but the supplied information does not say what his current role is.
The reports do not give details about who made the decision or when it will be announced.
One headline raises the possibility that Mattingly might not want the job, but provides no details.
The reports do not confirm that Mattingly has accepted the role.
No further information is given about next steps or the team's plans.
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to make Don Mattingly their full-time manager, according to a report cited by MLB Trade Rumors.
The move is expected to be finalized later this week.
Mattingly took over from Rob Thomson near the end of April, when the Phillies were 10 games under .500.
The Phillies went 79-55 under Mattingly and earned a Wild Card berth.
- Who
- The Philadelphia Phillies and Don Mattingly.
- What
- The Phillies are expected to remove Mattingly’s interim label and retain him as full-time manager.
- When
- The report was published on October 14, 2026. The move is expected to be finalized later that week.
- Where
- Philadelphia.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mattingly took over as manager after the Phillies parted with Rob Thomson.
The Phillies went 79-55 and earned a Wild Card berth.
A report said the Phillies were expected to retain Mattingly as full-time manager.
The move was expected to be finalized.
- Manager
- Don Mattingly
- Previous manager
- Rob Thomson
- Record under Mattingly
- 79-55
- Postseason berth
- Wild Card
- Expected finalization
- Later in the week of October 14, 2026
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