Phillies Name Don Mattingly Permanent Manager On Two-Year Contract
The Philadelphia Phillies have removed the interim tag from manager Don Mattingly and signed him to a two-year contract, confirming him as the team's permanent manager.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 14, 2026 —
The Philadelphia Phillies have removed the interim designation from manager Don Mattingly and signed him to a two-year contract, making him the team’s permanent manager. The move confirms Mattingly in the role and establishes a two-year term for his contract.
The information provided does not specify when the contract begins or when it ends. It also does not include financial terms, details about any options or other conditions, or an explanation of the decision. No comments from Mattingly or the Phillies were provided.
The change from interim to permanent status is the central detail of the announcement. The available information identifies Mattingly as the manager and says the Phillies have signed him for two years, but it does not describe any changes to his duties or outline plans for the team under his leadership.
Further details about the agreement and the timing of the appointment were not provided. As stated, the announcement confirms a permanent managerial appointment and a two-year contract, without additional terms or background.
Story summarized from the original created by Dan Gelston, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
