The Philadelphia Phillies announced a big shakeup in their front office on Friday, with Preston Mattingly being promoted to vice president and general manager.

Sam Fuld, who previously held these positions, has temporarily left the organization to pursue additional education. He will return in 2026 as president of business operations.

Mattingly is the son of Toronto Blue Jays manager Don Mattingly, who played 14 years in the big leagues for the New York Yankees.

Mattingly, 63, was one of the best hitters of his era, hitting .307 for his career. He hit 222 home runs and led the American League in hits twice. He was also a six-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glover, batting champion and three-time Silver Slugger.

He also won the American League MVP in 1985.

He was also manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers for five years. He was manager of the Miami Marlins for seven years before coming to Toronto.

With the Blue JaysMattingly reached the playoffs in 2023. Toronto finished last in the American League East last season.

As for Preston Mattingly, the following is from a Phillies press release:

…was selected in the first round (31st overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2006 MLB Draft and spent six seasons (2006-11) in their minor league system. After his playing days, he enrolled at Lamar University in Texas, where he served as captain of the men’s basketball team. Mattingly graduated from Lamar in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in business.

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