Phillies Remove Don Mattingly’s Interim Tag, Sign Him to Two-Year Contract

Dothan, AL, October 14, 2026 —

The Philadelphia Phillies have retained Don Mattingly as manager, removing his interim designation and signing him to a two-year contract. The move confirms Mattingly will continue in the role under a deal covering two years.

The information provided does not specify when the contract was signed or when its term begins. It also does not disclose the financial terms, including Mattingly’s compensation, or identify any options or other conditions attached to the agreement.

The Phillies’ reasons for retaining Mattingly were not provided. No comments from Mattingly, the team or its representatives were included, and no details were given about the process that led to the decision. The available information also does not describe any changes to the team’s coaching staff or other baseball operations.

Removing the interim tag changes Mattingly’s status from a temporary appointment to the team’s manager under a two-year agreement. Beyond that, the summary does not provide details about his responsibilities, the timing of the transition or the team’s plans for the contract’s duration.

The move establishes Mattingly’s role with the Phillies for the two-year term described, but further specifics about the agreement and the team’s decision were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.

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