J.T. Realmuto Endorses Don Mattingly to Return as Phillies Manager

Following the Philadelphia Phillies' postseason elimination, veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto issued a strong endorsement for interim manager Don Mattingly to return in 2027. Mattingly took over a 9-19 team in late April and guided Philadelphia to a 79-55 finish (.590 winning percentage). Realmuto praised Mattingly for holding players accountable and preparing the squad, asserting that the team's early exit was due to player execution rather than managerial preparation.