Pete Mackanin out as manager for 2018

#Phillies announce Pete Mackanin will not manage club in '18.

Mackanin has agreed to an extension to serve as Special Assistant to the GM. pic.twitter.com/RP2mCnRIIR

— Phillies (@Phillies) September 29, 2017

The Phillies have announced earlier today that Pete Mackanin will not manage in 2018. This comes after General Manager Matt Klentak extended Mackanin for a one-year deal into next year on

May 11. Mackanin will manage the final three games at home against the Mets. His new role within the organization will be a Special Assistant to the General Manager. Mackanin took over after Ryne Sandberg resigned in June of 2015, compiling a 172-237 record in parts of three seasons.