Phillies looking to add another year to Rob Thomson’s contract

PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will look to add another year to manager Rob Thomson’s contract, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said at the Phillies’ end-of-year press conference on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. 

Thomson’s current deal expires at the end of 2026. The club announced a one-year extension for Thomson at last season’s end-of-year press conference. 

“There’s been so many other things that we’ve had to tackle in the meantime,” Dombrowski said. “That hasn’t been the highest priority for him nor us, but we will hopefully do that some time in the winter time.” 

Thomson will return for a fifth season as Phillies manager. The entirety of the major league coaching staff will be back for next season. They are making one notable change. Bench coach Mike Calitri will become the team’s major league field coordinator, a new role the club has added for the 2026 season. They will look outside the organization for a new bench coach. 

“Mangers use bench coaches in different fashions during the game,” Dombrowski said. “But I think it would be ideal to have somebody that has had some managerial experience or that type of role.” 

Thomson is interested in signing another extension with the Phillies. 

“Oh, absolutely,” Thomson said. “I mean, you know, I don’t know how long I’m going to manage. You’ve got to have somebody that wants you first. I’ve said it many times that the last four years have been the most fun in my career. And it has to do with the people in the organization: players, staff, front office, the fanbase.”