Phillies Inquired About Chase Utley & Raúl Ibañez For Managerial Opening

The Philadelphia Phillies contacted Los Angeles Dodgers front office members Chase Utley and Raúl Ibañez regarding their managerial vacancy before retaining Don Mattingly. According to a report by Jayson Stark of The Athletic, both former Phillies players politely declined interest in the position. Philadelphia subsequently signed Mattingly to a two-year contract as their permanent manager.

Mattingly took over as interim manager 28 games into the 2026 season, guiding the Phillies to a 79-55 record and a postseason appearance before a Wild Card Round elimination. Utley serves as a special assistant to the Dodgers' president, while Ibañez has worked as vice president of baseball development and special projects since 2024.