Phillies Appoint Don Mattingly Manager on Two-Year Contract
The Philadelphia Phillies have appointed Don Mattingly as their manager, signing him to a two-year contract and removing his interim title.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 14, 2026 —
The Philadelphia Phillies have appointed Don Mattingly as their manager, signing him to a two-year contract and removing his interim title. The move makes Mattingly the club’s manager under a contract covering two years, according to the information provided.
Mattingly had held the interim title before the appointment. The Phillies’ decision changes that status, though details about when the change takes effect were not provided. The summary also does not specify when the contract begins or ends, or whether it includes options or other terms.
No additional information was provided about the circumstances behind the appointment, the team’s decision-making process or comments from Mattingly or the Phillies. The information does not identify who held the managerial role before Mattingly’s interim appointment, nor does it describe any changes to the club’s coaching staff.
The appointment establishes Mattingly as the Phillies’ manager on a two-year deal, but the available details are limited to the contract length and the removal of his interim designation. No further information was provided about the team’s plans, Mattingly’s responsibilities beyond the managerial role, or the timing of any next steps.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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