Phillies: Manager candidates tracker and updates

Phillies general manager Matt Klentak could have a manager decision soon

With the MLB playoffs now narrowed down to four teams, the Phillies have the ability to conduct more interviews outside of the organization for their manager position.

With so many names rumored in this search we’ve compiled a list of who to keep an eye on this offseason.

Here’s a list of potential managerial candidates based on whether they’ve interviewed, are reportedly in the race, not in the race, or could still get a phone call.

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Have Interviewed

Juan Samuel – Former player & third base coach

Dusty Wathan – Triple-A manager

Jorge Velandia – Player development coach

Reported Interest

Mickey Callaway – Cleveland Indians pitching coach

Mike Redmond – Former Marlins manager/Rockies bench coach

Brad Ausmus – Former Tigers manager

Tim Bogar – Seattle Mariners bench coach

Gary DiSarcina – Red Sox bench coach

Alex Cora – Houston Astros bench coach

Little to no interest expected

Buck Showalter – Baltimore Orioles manager

Mike Scioscia – Los Angeles Angels manager

John Farrell – Former Red Sox manager

Ruben Amaro Jr. – Former general manager/Red Sox first base coach

Out of the running

Larry Bowa – Former manager/bench coach; named special adviser to the general manager

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The next couple of names are those the staff has considered as potential candidates, but have not been interviewed or officially linked to the job.

Phillies general manager Matt Klentak could have a manager decision soon

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