Overview
- Cora has not managed since the Boston Red Sox dismissed him in late April and he remains out of the major‑league dugout.
- He told Karl Ravech on Wednesday that he was offered the Philadelphia job days after his firing and that he declined the offer.
- Cora said he expects to return to managing at some point but is prioritizing his fiancée and two sons when weighing the timing of any comeback.
- Phillies president Dave Dombrowski publicly praised Cora, confirmed the team pursued him before hiring Don Mattingly, and said Cora would be a leading candidate if the job reopens because Mattingly is not signed beyond this season.
- The Mets have also been mentioned as a possible fit and Cora’s eight seasons in Boston, 620‑541 regular‑season record and 2018 World Series title keep him a high‑profile option for teams this offseason.