Change is already underway in the Philadelphia Phillies organization as Preston Mattingly settles into his new position as director of player development.
Speaking to reporters for the first time since his hiring in September, the 34-year-old Mattingly announced that the Phillies have selected a new Triple-A manager for 2022.
Anthony Contreras will replace Gary Jones, who did not have his contract renewed after this past season, as Lehigh Valley skipper. Contreras had previously managed in the San Diego Padres system from 2014 until 2021. Mattingly was San Diego’s advance scouting and game planning coordinator prior to joining Philadelphia.