Former NL Manager Of The Year Is Stepping Down

After seven years as the head man in the dugout, and a Manager Of The Year honors in 2020, the Miami Marlins' Don Mattingly will be stepping down at the end of the season. 

Don Mattingly and the Marlins have mutually agreed upon this being the final season with him as Marlins Manager, sources tell me and @J_McPherson1126.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) September 25, 2022

It's said to be a mutual decision, and that it's agreed by all that the team is in need of a new voice. And now the Marlins will have to do something they haven't done in seven years.  

The Marlins are now in search of a new Manager. They haven’t had to hire once since 2015, and Kim Ng will be hiring a Manager for the first time as well. Marlins Owner Bruce Sherman is expected to be part of this process.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) September 25, 2022

General Manager Kim Ng, as noted by Marlins beat writer Craig Mish, will be in charge of her first managerial hire, in combination with owner Bruce Sherman. 

The 61-year-old Mattingly compiled a 437-583 record at the helm of the Marlins, but it was highlighted with an unexpected appearance in the Playoffs in the shortened 2020 season. 

Mattingly felt the time is right to take a break, with the blessing of Marlins bosses Bruce Sherman and Kim Ng. While he may take a short break, he is not retiring. https://t.co/tpHlIzzAEU

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) September 25, 2022

As noted by MLB Insider Jon Heyman, Mattingly is not "retiring" but merely taking a "short break" from the rigors of managing. "It was time for a new voice for the organization," said Mattingly.

It's another huge transition for the Marlins, who also saw CEO and part-owner Derek Jeter step away from the franchise before the season.  

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