Alex Cora declines Phillies managerial position, taking 2027 off

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski spoke with Alex Cora regarding the managerial role for 2027. Cora informed Dombrowski that he will not take the job, opting instead to take the season off. This is the second time Cora has declined the Phillies, having previously turned down an offer in April to focus on family. Cora is still under contract with the Boston Red Sox for one more year, owed approximately $7.25 million. Don Mattingly, who led the Phillies to a wild-card berth as interim manager, remains contracted as a bench coach for 2027.

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