Phillies Fire Rob Thomson; Don Mattingly Named Interim Manager

In the end, the Philadelphia Phillies 9-19 start was too much for Rob Thomson to overcome, and on Tuesday, the team's manager since June 3, 2022, was relieved of his duties.

Enter Don Mattingly: A Veteran Presence

Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced the changes, naming Don Mattingly as the Phillies interim manager.

Mattingly, the 2020 National League Manager of the Year with the Miami Marlins, managed the Los Angeles Dodgers for five seasons (2011-15) and the Marlins for seven seasons (2016-22).

The Alex Cora Offer: Why the Deal Fell Through

According to USA MLB writer Bob Nightengale, the Phillies offered the position to former Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who Boston fired on April 25. However, he declined, deciding to spend time with his family.

Thomson teams went to the World Series in 2022, then lost in the NLCS in 2023 to Arizona, the Division Series to the Mets in 2024, and to the Dodgers in the Division Series in 2025.

Coaching Staff Shuffle: Wathan and Contreras Promoted

• Dusty Wathan, who had served as third base coach since the 2018 season, has been promoted to bench coach.
• Anthony Contreras, who had been Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s manager since the 2022 season, has been added to the major league staff and will assume third base coach responsibilities

Looking Ahead: Giants Series Preview

The Phillies open a quick three-game home series on Tuesday against the Giants, with Jesus Luzardo getting the start for Philadelphia against right-hander Tyler Mahle, going for the Giants, with first pitch at 6:40.