Don Mattingly to Depart Blue Jays After 2025

Don Mattingly, the veteran baseball coach who helped guide the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series appearance in over three decades, will not return to the team after his contract expired at the end of the 2025 season. The 64-year-old Mattingly served as bench coach for three years in Toronto, including during the Blue Jays' run to the Fall Classic, where they fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.

The Blue Jays announced Mattingly's departure on Thursday, marking the end of a tenure that began in 2023. During that time, Mattingly worked closely with manager John Schneider, providing mentorship to the first-time skipper who took over in 2022. A source familiar with the situation described the move as a sense of "mission accomplished," noting that Mattingly believed his objectives were met after Toronto captured the American League East title and advanced to Game 7 of the World Series. The two sides parted on amicable terms, with no reported animosity.

In 2024, Mattingly also took on the role of offensive coordinator for the Blue Jays, contributing to an improved lineup that ranked ninth in the majors for walks drawn and sixth for fewest strikeouts. His...