Bleacher Report · Sep 29, 2017
Pete Mackanin Won't Return as Phillies Manager After More Than 2 Seasons
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Friday that Pete Mackanin will not return as the team's manager in 2018.
Mackanin will remain with the organization, however, as the Phillies announced he agreed to an extension to become a special assistant to the general manager.
The Phillies entered play Friday with a 64-95 record this season, and they are just 172-237 in two-plus seasons under Mackanin.
Philadelphia made the decision to move forward with a different manager in 2018 despite signing Mackanin to an extension through 2018 in May, which included a club option for 2019.
Mackanin was named the Phillies' manager during the 2015 season after Ryne Sandberg stepped down.