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Reports: Phillies To Keep Rob Thomson as Manager for 2026

The move reflects confidence in his regular-season results despite consecutive NLDS eliminations.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 05: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of the game at loanDepot park on September 05, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Oct 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (49) in the dugout during game three of the NLDS of the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 14: Rob Thomson #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks to the dugout after making a pitching change against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post report Thomson is safe for 2026, with multiple outlets corroborating and a formal team announcement expected later this week.
  • Thomson is already under contract through 2026 after a one-year extension finalized in October 2024.
  • Since taking over in 2022, Thomson has a 346-251 (.580) record with four straight postseason berths and two NL East titles, though the club is 3-10 in its last 13 playoff games.
  • This October’s NLDS loss to the Dodgers intensified scrutiny of Thomson’s tactics, including a late Bryson Stott bunt, bullpen choices, and an intentional walk of Shohei Ohtani.
  • Philadelphia will hold an end-of-season press conference Thursday at Citizens Bank Park with Thomson and Dave Dombrowski, and offseason roster or coaching-staff adjustments remain possible.