Phillies name Carlos Mendoza third base and infield coach

Ex-Mets skipper replaces Bobby Dickerson on coaching staff

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Phillies have named Carlos Mendoza third base and infield coach https://t.co/2zZqHnYjAv Via @Phillies on X

What happened: Mendoza withdrew from consideration for the Seattle Mariners' managerial vacancy to accept the coaching role in Philadelphia, per Jorge Castillo. He takes over infield duties after the Phillies parted ways with longtime coach Bobby Dickerson.

Why it matters: The hire brings a former NL East rival into the dugout after the New York Mets parted ways with Mendoza at the end of June. Philadelphia is reshaping its staff under manager Don Mattingly, who recently signed a two-year contract extension through 2028.

By the numbers: Mendoza, 46, managed the Mets across three seasons from 2024 to 2026. He joins a Phillies club that finished 79-55 in 2026 after Mattingly took over a 9-19 roster.

What to watch: Philadelphia enters the 2027 offseason facing multiple roster decisions across its infield alignment alongside the new coaching staff.

Sources

@Phillies 2026-10-18T20:24:58.843947+00:00

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