Alex Cora turns down Phillies and plans to sit out 2027 season

The Phillies are going to dig a little deeper in their managerial search.

By Andrew Battifarano · NY Post

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 4:36 AM

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Alex Cora informed the Phillies he will sit out the 2027 season and declined their managerial opening.
Cora's decision was largely based on family reasons, including his upcoming marriage in November.
The Red Sox still owe Cora more than $7 million for the 2027 season following his early-season firing.

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Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has informed the Philadelphia Phillies that he will not join the team and plans to sit out the 2027 season. Cora's decision reportedly centers around family reasons, including an upcoming wedding in November. He is owed over $7 million by the Red Sox in 2027 following his dismissal from Boston earlier in 2026.

This marks the second time this year Cora has turned down the Phillies and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. After firing Rob Thomson, Philadelphia previously appointed Don Mattingly as interim manager, and reporting suggests Mattingly could possibly return to manage the Phillies for the upcoming season.

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