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Rob Thomson to Return as Phillies Manager in 2026 Season: Reports
Rob Thomson will remain Phillies manager in 2026 despite another October playoff exit, with key players facing free agency, signaling potential roster changes ahead.
- On Monday, multiple sources confirmed Rob Thomson will be returning as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2026 season, with a formal announcement expected later this week.
- After the divisional loss last week, speculation about Rob Thomson's job followed the Phillies' NLDS defeat to the Dodgers and a third straight October shortfall.
- After the season ended at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, Bryce Harper gave a four-word reply on Thomson's future and said `we love Topper in here`, per Scott Lauber.
- With Thomson reportedly safe, attention now turns to strengthening pitching depth and the bullpen, while team officials will address roster and coaching changes Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.
- Thomson's contract runs through next season , and he is among a handful of managers to reach the playoffs in each of his first four seasons.
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