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Phillies' Wathan Steps In as Manager

Updated 2026-05-16 21:30 UTC 1 source Neutral

Dusty Wathan managed the Philadelphia Phillies for a single game while Don Mattingly was away attending his son's graduation. This temporary appointment made history as Wathan filled in as manager.

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Phillies' Wathan makes history as fill-in manager

Dusty Wathan filled in as manager for the middle game of Philadelphia's weekend visit to Pittsburgh while Don Mattingly attended his son Trevor's graduation from Purdue University.

2026-05-16 22:12 UTC