Report: Blue Jays, bench coach Mattingly parting ways

The Toronto Blue Jays will need to find a new bench coach, as Don Mattingly decided to step away with his contract expiring, according to Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

Mattingly isn't planning on retiring and would be open to other MLB coaching or managerial opportunities, report Heyman and Sherman.

The Philadelphia Phillies have discussed the idea of adding Mattingly as a bench coach, according to Jim Salisbury of PHLY Sports.

The 64-year-old felt he accomplished what he set out to do with a Blue Jays club that reached the World Series after winning its first AL pennant since 1993, a source told Heyman and Sherman.

The 2025 World Series marked the first time Mattingly participated in the Fall Classic over his 39-year career in professional baseball as either a coach or a player.

Mattingly spent three seasons with Toronto. He owns an 889-950 record as a skipper over 12 campaigns with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins.

Mattingly is also on the Hall of Fame's contemporary baseball era ballot. The 1985 AL MVP was a six-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glover over his 14-year career with the New York Yankees.