Phillies miss out on Utley and Ibanez as Dodgers retain them
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies sought out former players Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez for managerial positions but both opted to remain with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies recently announced a two-year contract extension for interim manager Don Mattingly, who helped stabilize the team during a challenging season. As the offseason approaches, the Phillies will need to address roster deficiencies alongside their managerial continuity to enhance postseason prospects.
- •Phillies pursued Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez for manager role.
- •Both former stars chose to stay with Dodgers instead.
- •Don Mattingly received a two-year contract extension with Phillies.
- •Uteley is a special assistant to the Dodgers' president.
- •Phillies aim to improve roster for next season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Consiglieri, Former Stars, Spurn Phillies For Los Angeles
"The Philadelphia Phillies were reportedly spurned by two former star players who prefer the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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