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Phillies Name Don Mattingly Bench Coach for 2026

The move reunites him with GM Preston Mattingly.

Overview

  • Philadelphia announced the hire Monday, with Mike Calitri transitioning to major-league field coordinator.
  • Mattingly arrives after three seasons as Toronto’s bench coach and departed following the Blue Jays’ seven-game World Series loss.
  • He told reporters he expects to commit “a couple of years” on staff and said he does not intend to return to managing.
  • Manager Rob Thomson, extended through 2027, praised Mattingly’s knowledge and character as a strong fit for the staff.
  • The six-time All-Star and 2020 NL Manager of the Year brings extensive experience to a team that went 96-66 in 2025 before an NLDS exit.