The Philadelphia Phillies have hired former MLB manager Don Mattingly as their new bench coach. He will work with his son, Preston Mattingly, the team’s general manager. Mattingly managed 1,827 games in his career and spent the past three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. The previous bench coach, Mike Calitri, was moved to a field coordinator role, as reported by NBC Philadelphia.
"Having known Don for years and having worked closely with him in New York, I know that his knowledge of the game and his character make him a great addition to our tremendous coaching staff," said Phillies' manager Rob Thomson in a statement obtained by ABC News. The appointment of Mattingly, 64, is part of Philadelphia's broader strategy to bolster the team's expertise as they look to advance further into the postseason.
Don Mattingly, former New York Yankees first baseman and 1985 MVP, is joining the Philadelphia Phillies coaching staff for the 2026 season, as mentioned by FOX 29. He has over 22 years of major league managing and coaching experience, including with the Dodgers and Marlins, and the Phillies recently extended manager Rob Thomson’s contract through 2027.
