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Phillies, Mets shake up staff, NL East roundup
No NL East teams were on the field yesterday, but the Phillies and Mets used the off day to reshape their coaching staffs while an ex-Nationals executive drew major interest.
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There were no games on the schedule for NL East clubs yesterday, but it was anything but quiet off the field as the Phillies and Mets adjusted their coaching staffs and a former Nationals architect drew interest for a high-profile front office opening.
Phillies regroup after Braves end their run
As MLB Trade Rumors notes, the Philadelphia Phillies took a step back in 2026. After winning the NL East in 2024 and 2025, they needed all 162 games this year to lock down the National League’s final postseason spot. Their starting rotation, already heavily used, was stretched in the Wild Card round, and the Atlanta Braves ultimately knocked them out.
With an 88-74 finish in the books, Philadelphia is already moving on staff-wise. According to MLB Trade Rumors, citing a report from The Athletic, the Phillies are set to hire Peter Fatse as their new hitting coach. It’s an early sign that the club is willing to tweak its support staff as it looks to regain control of the division.
Mets bring Mariano Duncan onto big league staff
In Queens, the New York Mets are also turning to fresh voices. MLB Trade Rumors relays a report from Joel Sherman of The New York Post that Mariano Duncan will join the Mets’ major league coaching staff. Sherman’s report doesn’t spell out Duncan’s exact title but indicates he will work with position players in multiple areas. After a 74-88 season, the Mets are clearly looking for different answers around their everyday group.
Astros eye ex-Nationals GM Rizzo; Peralta’s Rays resurgence
The day’s biggest front office item with NL East ties involves a familiar Washington figure. Per MLB Trade Rumors, referencing Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Houston Astros will interview longtime Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo for their vacant GM post. The same report notes that Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine, another known candidate, has already interviewed. The Nationals, who finished 77-85, may not be directly involved, but Rizzo’s next stop will be closely watched given his long tenure in Washington.
Elsewhere, CBS Sports examined how the Tampa Bay Rays helped Freddy Peralta rebound after what it calls an ugly stint with the Mets. Since a midseason trade to Tampa Bay, Peralta has pitched well enough to start a must-win World Series Game 3, underscoring how quickly a pitcher’s fortunes can change after leaving a rough stretch in the NL East.