The Philadelphia Phillies will retain manager Rob Thomson following a third consecutive early postseason exit, team sources confirmed to The Athletic on Monday. Thomson remains under contract through 2026 after leading the Phillies to a fourth straight postseason appearance in 2025.

Thomson took over as manager in June 2022 and led Philadelphia to the World Series that season. The Phillies have suffered three straight years of postseason disappointment, including back-to-back 3-1 series losses in the National League Division Series.

Coaching staff changes remain possible despite Thomson's return. The New York Post first reported that Thomson would be back for the 2026 season.

Players have consistently praised Thomson's leadership and ability to maintain composure throughout the season's challenges. Shortstop Trea Turner expressed strong support for his manager following Game 4 of the NLDS.

"I've been blessed with a lot of good managers in my career," Turner said. "I've probably played for four or five now, and they've all been really good. And he's right there with them. He's got all the qualities — he keeps it even-keeled all year long. He blends the old-school and the new-school, and he's willing to adapt and change. I don't think you can ask for more out of a manager."

Thomson ranks first in all-time managerial winning percentage at .580 over four years with Philadelphia. That mark places him third among current managers, behind Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees.

Thomson became the third manager in franchise history to win back-to-back division titles. He guided the Phillies to the NLCS in 2023 after their World Series appearance in 2022.

The Phillies extended Thomson's contract by one year last October to avoid lame-duck manager questions. Whether the team will exercise that option again remains unclear.

Philadelphia is positioned for contention in 2026 with stars under contract and top prospects Justin Crawford, Aidan Miller and Andrew Painter expected to debut.