Overview
- The team announced a one-year extension that adds 2027 to Thomson’s deal, aligning with Dave Dombrowski’s practice of avoiding a lame-duck season.
- News of the extension followed reports that Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract to stay in Philadelphia.
- Thomson has guided the Phillies to four straight postseason appearances, including consecutive NL East titles, with a 346-251 record and a .580 winning percentage since June 2022.
- Philadelphia is in talks to hire Don Mattingly as bench coach, with mutual interest noted but no agreement finalized.
- Roster work continues this offseason, including decisions on J.T. Realmuto and outfield changes, with Thomson and Dombrowski in frequent contact.