Overview
- President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said discussions with Mattingly are ongoing, with final details unresolved and no agreement yet in place.
- The bench coach opening follows a staff expansion that moved Mike Calitri to field coordinator, with the club prioritizing prior managerial experience for the role.
- Mattingly recently stepped down as the Blue Jays’ bench coach and previously managed the Dodgers and Marlins after a 14-year playing career with the Yankees.
- Dombrowski addressed the dynamic of Mattingly potentially coaching for a team where his son Preston is the general manager, citing clear boundaries and confidence in both.
- Separately, Dombrowski reported Zack Wheeler is progressing in rehab after thoracic outlet surgery, has begun playing catch, and is on a projected six-to-eight month timeline.