Phillies make Rob Thomson full-time manager ahead of NLDS

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The Philadelphia Phillies removed the interim manager tag from Rob Thomson and signed him to a two-year extension as the team gets ready for its National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves.

Philadelphia made the announcement Monday, days after the team swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the best-of-three National League wild-card round.

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Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson manager watches from the dugout before the beginning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

"As time progressed, it became apparent that Rob was the right person to lead this team and our club’s on-field performance over the course of the season certainly reinforced that," Phillies president of baseball operations David Dombrowski said in a statement.

"His calm demeanor and ability to communicate with players and staff has greatly benefitted the Phillies and we are excited to formally name him our manager going forward. While a great deal of credit for the turnaround of our season goes to the players, Rob’s leadership style has also made a significant impact."

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Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson celebrates after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Houston Astros to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Phillies fired Joe Girardi after he went 22-29, and it looked like the Phillies were about to take a down turn.

However, Thomson guided the