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Dombrowski Backs Rob Thomson as Phillies Skid Continues

The front office plans a roughly 40-game checkpoint to judge whether early struggles require changes.

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Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (49) walks off the mound during the fifth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dave Dombrowski told reporters Tuesday that Rob Thomson is not being considered for dismissal and said the team is reviewing everything about its slow start.
  • The Phillies are 8-15 after a 7-4 loss to the Cubs, with seven straight defeats and the National League’s second-worst record.
  • Dombrowski reiterated that around 40 games offers a clearer read on the roster and he said he is responsible for the talent on the field.
  • Reports note Zack Wheeler is expected to return soon, which could stabilize a rotation that has missed an ace-level starter.
  • Thomson led Philadelphia to the 2022 World Series, then fell short in the NLCS in 2023 and the NLDS in 2024 and 2025, a track that has heightened scrutiny of this start.