The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson, with a 9-19 record and the fourth-lowest OPS in all of baseball, ahead of only the Red Sox, Giants, and Mets, due to poor roster construction and poor production. Team president Dave Dombrowski refused to answer questions about his ability to lead the team going forward after Thomson was fired. This is a stark contrast to how Thomson handled his dismissal from the previous day, standing in front of reporters and answering them questions. The team's poor performance led to Thomson's dismissal, with the manager pointing out that his favorite moments were leading the Phillies to the 2022 National League title. The Phillies have the fourth highest payroll in the league and have the third-highest WHIP and are allowing hitters to hit.280, the highest in all baseball in that category.