The Philadelphia Phillies were busy on Tuesday morning at the Winter Meetings. Much to the majority of fans' delight, news broke that they had agreed to a new contract with Kyle Schwarber. While that will dominate the headlines in Philadelphia and around baseball, the Phillies quickly made another move that definitely won't get as much attention.
The club announced that they have extended manager Rob Thomson through the 2027 season. Giving him an extra year, as they have each of the last two offseasons, will keep him from being labeled a "lame duck" manager as the Phillies head into a pivotal 2026 season.