CINCINNATI — Don Mattingly, the Philadelphia Phillies’ interim manager, expressed his willingness to return next season if approached by the front office, emphasizing his commitment to the team. Since taking over on April 28, Mattingly has led the Phillies to a 43-22 record, significantly improving from their 9-19 start under Rob Thomson. The team has closed the gap to just three games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East and is tied for the second wild-card spot. Notably, Mattingly’s son, Preston, serves as the team’s general manager, marking a historic father-son manager-GM duo in baseball.
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