After finally making the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly has reportedly decided not to return to the team next season.

Don Mattingly is not retiring, but he also will not be on the bench of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 after his contract was not renewed by the club. The Yankees legend left on amicable conditions.

Don Mattingly's time with the Toronto Blue Jays is up. The former New York Yankees captain who served as bench coach to John Schneider for three years was as close as he ever was to a World Series ring, watching a lead with two outs left dissolve right in front of his eyes at the hands of a Jeff Hoffman 9th inning meltdown.

It's not a major signing, but it is indeed pairing of team and free agent, which means the offseason has arrived in earnest. The Orioles have reached an agreement with veteran outfielder Leody Taveras on a contract, reports MLB.com.

The results of the vote — needing 75 percent from the ballots cast by a group that will be announced later this fall — will be revealed on Dec. 7.