Now available to join any team, the Phillies are considering adding Mattingly to the coaching staff as the team's new bench coach.

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,

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.

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.

Don’t hold your breath. There are several reasons why the Yankees will likely pass. The first would be GM Brian Cashman’s loyalty to Boone. Putting Mattingly in the dugout would instantly turn him into a successor-in-waiting. Donnie Baseball would never be party to such palace intrigue, but like it or not, Boone would become an instant lame duck.

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.