Overview
- The Athletic first reported the hiring and MLB.com said a source confirmed the move late Monday, while the Phillies had not yet issued a formal announcement.
- Peter Fatse worked as Boston’s hitting coach from 2022 until he was dismissed in April 2026 and previously served as the Twins’ minor‑league hitting coordinator and founder of a Massachusetts hitting academy.
- The vacancy follows the Phillies’ earlier offseason departures of longtime hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson and the club’s decision to sign Don Mattingly to a two‑year managerial deal.
- Philadelphia’s offense fell to 19th in runs scored in 2026, and the team views a fresh coaching voice and approach as a way to try to restore production from its lineup.
- Next steps to watch include an official Phillies confirmation, clarity on Fatse’s assistants, and whether his ties to the Red Sox staff that included Alex Cora will factor into broader coaching or organizational choices this winter.