Phillies Retain Don Mattingly On Two-Year Contract
The Philadelphia Phillies are retaining Don Mattingly as their manager, signing him to a two-year contract and removing his interim title.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 14, 2026 —
The Philadelphia Phillies are retaining Don Mattingly as their manager, signing him to a two-year contract and removing the interim title he held. The agreement means Mattingly will continue in the managerial role under a contract covering two years.
The information provided does not specify when the contract was signed or when the two-year term begins or ends. It also does not include financial terms, details about the negotiations, or an explanation of how the decision was reached.
Mattingly’s previous designation as interim manager is the only role detail included. The Phillies’ decision to remove that title formally makes him the manager, but no further information was provided about changes to the team’s staff or plans connected to the appointment.
The summary does not identify who confirmed the agreement or provide a direct statement from Mattingly or the club. It also does not include details about the circumstances that led to his interim appointment. As a result, the confirmed elements are limited to the club’s decision to retain Mattingly, the two-year contract and the removal of his interim title.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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