Phillies’ Next Manager Appears Set Unless Team Reaches World Series
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to hire a new manager after this season unless interim manager Don Mattingly leads the team to the World Series. Alex Cora, who previously declined the Phillies' offer, is likely to become manager in 2027 if the team does not reach or win the World Series this year.Key Facts
- Rob Thomson was fired as Phillies manager in April after a poor start to the season (9-19 record).
- Alex Cora, former Boston Red Sox manager, was offered the Phillies job but turned it down.
- Don Mattingly, previously a bench coach, took over as interim manager on April 28.
- To keep his job, Mattingly likely needs to lead the Phillies to the World Series or win it.
- The Phillies currently have a 66-58 record and sit second in the National League East.
- They are behind the Atlanta Braves by 7.5 games in their division.
- The Phillies are competing with the Padres, Diamondbacks, and Marlins for National League Wild Card playoff spots.
- Upcoming key games include a road series against the Diamondbacks and a home series against the Marlins.
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