The Philadelphia Phillies are positioning themselves to hire Alex Cora as their next manager following the 2026 season, according to recent reports. Cora, the former Boston Red Sox skipper, declined an offer to take over immediately after the team fired Rob Thomson earlier this year, preferring to wait until the offseason to make a decision.
Don Mattingly currently serves as the interim manager after taking over from Thomson and has helped stabilize the team. However, the Phillies’ front office, led by Dave Dombrowski, appears intent on securing Cora for the managerial role once the season concludes. The team views him as their primary target for the position moving forward.
There is one significant circumstance that could alter these plans: if the Phillies win the World Series. A championship run would give Mattingly a strong case to remain in charge, making it difficult for the organization to replace a manager who delivered a title. The Phillies possess a competitive roster featuring strong pitching and an improved offense that could make a postseason run realistic.
For now, the Phillies organization awaits the conclusion of the season before making any managerial decisions, but all indicators suggest Cora remains their preferred candidate unless a World Series victory changes the calculus.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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