The Philadelphia Phillies have stumbled badly out of the gate this season, though they finally put an end to a 10-game losing streak with a win on Saturday.
At 9–19, the Phillies are tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in the National League, a position that has sparked speculation about whether major changes could be looming within the organization.
Bleacher Report writer Scott Polacek believes a significant shakeup is possible, and it could involve Alex Cora, who was fired by the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, potentially replacing current manager Rob Thomson.
Polacek wrote that there may be no more natural fit for Cora than Philadelphia, pointing to his strong relationship with Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. While Cora was not part of the equation when the front office made its most recent decisions, Dombrowski and Cora share history from their time together in Boston during the Red Sox’s 2018 World Series run.
That connection could play a pivotal role if the Phillies decide to make a change.
Earlier in the week, The Athletic’s Jim Bowden also identified the Phillies as the most likely landing spot for Cora, citing his established relationship with Dombrowski. However, Bowden noted that a midseason move is unlikely, suggesting it would be more realistic for Philadelphia to pursue Cora as a managerial hire ahead of the 2027 season.
While several managerial positions could open across the league by the end of the year, Cora is expected to be one of the top candidates should any team decide a change is necessary.