The Philadelphia Phillies’ pursuit of former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora takes another turn as multiple outlets report he is turning down the team again. The reports say Cora has informed the Phillies that he does not want to manage them, including after having already declined earlier contact.
Cora’s apparent plan is to remain away from the dugout for at least the 2027 season. The coverage also notes that Cora’s decision leaves Phillies general manager Dave Dombrowski and the organization looking elsewhere for their next manager. While details of timing and the exact wording of Cora’s communications vary by outlet, the common thread is that he is refusing the Phillies’ offer and intends to extend his time away from MLB.
The articles also frame Cora’s situation in the context of his 2026 departure from the Red Sox, where he was fired earlier that year. Overall, the reports depict a manager search that continues to move without Cora as a candidate.
