Phillies’ GM Might Have Found An Alec Bohm Replacement
The Philadelphia Phillies have made a significant managerial change, firing Rob Thomson and promoting Don Mattingly. This decision has led to an improvement in the team's performance, with Mattingly working closely with his son, GM Preston Mattingly. The Phillies are also scouting Japanese third baseman Teruaki Sato as a potential replacement for Alec Bohm, who is nearing free agency.
- ▪The Phillies started the season with a 9-19 record and a negative-54 run differential.
- ▪Don Mattingly has taken over as manager and has helped the team achieve a neutral record since his appointment.
- ▪Preston Mattingly is scouting Teruaki Sato, a standout third baseman from Japan, as a potential replacement for Alec Bohm.
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BusinessSportsMoneyPhillies’ GM Might Have Found An Alec Bohm ReplacementByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 06:00am EDTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Teruaki Sato #7 of Team Japan looks on during a World Baseball Classic workout day at loanDepot park on March 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Gene Wang - Capture At Media/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies made a drastic move at the top and it seems to have paid off.In the midst of a 9-19 start to the year and a negative-54 run differential, the Phillies fired long-time manager Rob Thomson and replaced him with bench coach Don Mattingly.
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