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  • • Brewers Promote Matt Klentak, Three Others
    The Brewers have promoted Will Hudgins, Matt Kleine and Karl Mueller to assistant general manager, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Meanwhile, Matt Klentak receives the title of executive advisor to the general manager. Klentak served as the general manager of the Phillies from 2016 to 2020. The club was rebuilding for much of that period…...2023
  • Brewers hiring former Phillies GM Matt Klentak as special assistant?
    • Brewers hiring former Phillies GM Matt Klentak as special assistant?
    From 2008 to 2011, the now-41-year-old served as MLB's Director of Baseball Operations....2022
  • • Brewers Hire Matt Klentak As Special Assistant
    The Brewers have hired Matt Klentak for a special assistant role, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb (Twitter link).  Since stepping down as the Phillies’ general manager in October 2020, Klentak had still been working in Philadelphia’s front office as a strategy and development officer, and Rosenthal notes that Klentak will depart…...2022
  • • Latest On Phillies’ Front Office Search
    It’s been two months since Matt Klentak stepped down as the Phillies’ general manager, but there’s still no resolution to the team’s front-office search. A group of potential candidates is coming more clearly into focus, however, as NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury reports that Dodgers senior vice president of baseball operations Josh Byrnes and former…...2020
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  • • Offseason Outlook: Philadelphia Phillies
    After a ninth consecutive playoff miss, Phillies owner John Middleton opted to move on from general manager Matt Klentak. Now, two years after Middleton’s infamous “stupid money” comments, the Phillies seem to be putting out signals cautioning against a splashy winter. Guaranteed Contracts Bryce Harper, OF: $274MM through 2031 Zack Wheeler, RHP: $96.25MM through 2024…...2020
  • • Latest On Phillies Front Office Search
    The future of the Phillies front office has been in flux since general manager Matt Klentak stepped down in the first week of October. Since that time, president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and interim GM Ned Rice have been leading day-to-day operations, an arrangement that reportedly could continue through the end of next season. However,…...2020

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  • • Phillies GM: Seranthony Dominguez's surgery evaluation on 'pause' due to pandemic
    A decision on Phillies right-hander Seranthony Dominguez’s right elbow is on “pause” for now, general manager Matt Klentak told reporters Thursday, via Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies’ medical staff recommended Tommy John surgery after an MRI, and Dominguez was slated to receive a second opinion shortly thereafter. However, that recommendation coincided with the implementatio...2020
  • • NL East notes: Phillies, Conforto, AGon, Robles
    As the Phillies introduce Jake Arrieta today, the organization is now much more clearly in a competitive posture than it was at the outset of the winter. But the pedal won’t be fully pressed down, it seems, despite the presence of a few other notable free agents who’d improve the near-term outlook in Philadelphia. GM Matt Klentak says that he does not anticipate any further additions before the st...2018
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  • • Eflin surprises kids at annual CBP sleepover
    Zach Eflin, Gabe Kapler and Matt Klentak surprised eight children taking a break from their cancer treatments and other illnesses with family and friends to attend the annual sleepover Friday night at Citizens Bank Park....2017
  • • Nola, Kendrick nearing return from injuries
    Aaron Nola's most recent MRI was clean, reports Phillies general manager Matt Klentak. The right-hander will throw a bullpen session this weekend that will dictate his path back to the starting rotation, one that will likely include a brief stop in the Minors....2017
  • • Clay Buchholz apologized to Phillies for getting hurt
    Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Clay Buchholz recently suffered a potential season-ending injury to his throwing arm, and he apparently feels some sense of responsibility for it.Buchholz spoke to the media on Wednesday and said that he apologized to general manager Matt Klentak and others on the team for getting injured, per Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. The 32-year-old Buchholz tore the flexor tend...2017
  • • NL East Notes: Nola, Braves, Nationals
    The Phillies announced today that righty Aaron Nola has been placed on the 10-day DL due to a strained lower back. “After receiving treatment over the last few days, the symptoms improved, but he still felt some tightness during his side session yesterday,” GM Matt Klentak said in a press release. “Our hope and expectation is that this…...2017
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  • • Zach Eflin Has Season-Ending Surgery
    Phillies rookie right-hander Zach Eflin had season-ending surgery Friday to repair his right patella tendon, Ryan Lawrence of PhillyVoice.com writes. The Phillies have also moved Eflin to the 60-day DL. He will likely require a similar surgery on his left knee in about six weeks, GM Matt Klentak said. The Phillies are hopeful he’ll be…...2016
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  • • MLB Stars Who Could Still Be Traded in 2016 Waiver Trade Window
    2016
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  • • NL Notes: Phillies, Melancon, Holliday
    GM Matt Klentak says that despite Aaron Altherr’s wrist injury and Cody Asche’s oblique troubles, the Phillies are not actively looking for additional outfielders, MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki writes. The Phillies do, however, remain open to the possibility of acquiring a player should the right opportunity arise. “I wouldn’t characterize it as active,” says Klentak. ...2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Expect to See Less of Hanley Ramirez, Yasiel Puig
    2015

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  • 2023
    "Meanwhile, Matt Klentak receives the title of executive advisor to the general manager."

  • 2022
    "The Brewers have hired Matt Klentak for a special assistant role, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb (Twitter link)."

  • 2020
    "Once Realmuto’s case has been decided, Phils GM Matt Klentak said “we’ll come to the table and see if we can…"

  • 2019
    "The Phillies’ “main focus” at this week’s Winter Meetings in San Diego is to find infield help, general manager Matt Klentak said Monday (via Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer, on Twitter)."

  • 2018
    "Phillies general manager Matt Klentak is not feeling tempted to throw a six- or seven-year mega-deal at anybody, even as Spring Training approaches and pitchers like Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish remain on the free-agent market."

  • 2017
    "Rather, Mackanin has agreed to a contract extension to join the front office and serve as a special assistant to general manager Matt Klentak."

  • 2016
    "The Phillies have signed center fielder Odubel Herrera to a five-year contract through the 2021 season, Vice President & General Manager Matt Klentak announced."

  • 2015
    "  The news of Amaro's unorthodox career move came on the same day the Phillies reportedly hired 35-year-old Matt Klentak to be the team's new general manager, according to CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury."

  • 2014
    "A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week: MLB Trade Rumors Podcast featured host Jeff Todd and Angels assistant GM Matt Klentak discussing the team’s offseason and a conversation with Tim Dierkes on the upcoming … Continue reading →"

Matt Klentak trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Latest On Phillies’ General Manager Transition
    Phillies GM Matt Klentak stepped down on Saturday after five seasons running baseball operations in Philadelphia. Despite making an impact on the hot stove with significant free agent spending on stars like Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, Didi Gregorius, and Andrew McCutchen. The trade for J.T. Realmuto brought in the premier catcher in the game, one…...2020
  • • East Notes: Realmuto, Bichette, Elieser, Benintendi
    With the winter fast approaching and time running out for an in-season extension, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will “likely” try his hand on the open market, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia observes. However, general manager Matt Klentak suggested Monday that the Phillies and Realmuto have at least discussed a new contract since the season…...2020
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  • • Phillies Release, Re-Sign Anthony Swarzak
    The Phillies included just 53 players in their initial pool over the weekend, but right-hander Anthony Swarzak will soon be added as the 54th player, per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb (Twitter link). General manager Matt Klentak revealed to reporters that the Phils released and re-signed the veteran Swarzak to a new minor league contract. Swarzak,…...2020
  • • Phillies GM Matt Klentak On Potential J.T. Realmuto Extension
    The Phillies and pending free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto discussed a contract extension before Major League Baseball put a freeze on transactions in March because of the COVID-19 shutdown. That freeze lifted last week, but the Phillies and Realmuto have not restarted talks, as Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer relays. Addressing Realmuto’s status Monday, general…...2020
  • • GM Trade History: Phillies’ Matt Klentak
    It’s not always fair to judge baseball operations leaders for free agent signings.  In many cases, the biggest contracts are negotiated to varying extents by ownership.  The same can hold true of major extensions.  It’s just tough to know from the outside. There’s obviously involvement from above in trade scenarios as well.  But, when it…...2020
  • • Joc Pederson's arbitration hearing taking place Thursday
    As the baseball world — fans and the industry alike — await the resolution in the potential hangup on the Mookie Betts blockbuster and the finalization of the reported trade sending Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling to the Angels, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets one possible holdup in the latter of those two deals: Pederson’s arbitration hearing is taking place Thursday morning. It’s an extreme...2020
  • • J.T. Realmuto reportedly seeking contract in 'neighborhood' of five years, $100M
    The Phillies came away from filing day with deals with all but two of their arbitration candidates: J.T. Realmuto and Hector Neris. Philadelphia would like to hammer out an extension for Realmuto, with Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer supposing Realmuto to desire “something in the neighborhood of five years and $100 million.”  An extension could grant general manager Matt Klentak importan...2020
  • • Phillies reportedly losing hope of signing Bryce Harper
    The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly are starting to get the feeling that Bryce Harper is slipping out of their fingertips. This is according to Steve Phillips of MLB Network Radio, who recently interviewed Phillies general manager Matt Klentak. News broke on Wednesday that the San Francisco Giants actually had a second meeting with the 26-year-old star on Tuesday in Las Vegas. The Los Angeles Dod...2019
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  • • As Phillies chase Bryce Harper, GM Matt Klentak says team wasn't prepared to offer $300M for Manny Machado
    After all this, will it wind up a disappointing offseason in Philly?...2019
  • • David Robertson had his doubts while serving as own agent in free agency
    David Robertson decided to act as his own agent while jumping into free agency this winter, eventually landing a two-year, $23M deal from the Phillies (plus a $12M club option for 2021). While the final result was successful, Robertson told Philly.com’s Scott Lauber that he had a few nagging doubts once other relievers came off the board and he was still unsigned as the calendar turned to 2019. “T...2019

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  • • J.T. Realmuto reportedly seeking contract in 'neighborhood' of five years, $100M
    2020
  • • David Robertson had his doubts while serving as own agent in free agency
    2019
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  • • Matt Klentak on Phillies’ season
    As of July 31st, the Phillies were sitting comfortably in first place in the National League’s eastern division. That lead, and the talent that backed up the position in the standings, was enough to prompt ownership and management to make a few upgrades prior to the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. Indeed, the club continued to make moves afterwards, including the acquisitions of Justin Bour a...2018
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  • • Matt Klentak On Phillies’ Season
    As of July 31st, the Phillies were sitting comfortably in first place in the National League’s eastern division. That lead, and the talent that backed up the position in the standings, was enough to prompt ownership and management to make a few upgrades prior to the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. Indeed, the club continued…...2018
  • • Adam Jones clears revocable trade waivers
    Orioles center fielder Adam Jones has cleared revocable trade waivers and is technically now eligible to be traded to any team, reports Fancred’s Jon Heyman. Of course, that distinction is largely a technicality, as Jones’ 10-and-5 rights (10 years of MLB service, the past five coming with one team) give him the ability to veto any trade scenario presented by the team.Jones, 33, reportedly vetoed ...2018
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  • • Dombrowski, Klentak On Clay Buchholz Trade
    Following today’s deal that sent veteran righty Clay Buchholz from the Red Sox to the Phillies, general managers Dave Dombrowski and Matt Klentak addressed the media about the swap from their teams’ respective points of view. Here are some of the highlights: For Boston, the move came now in large part because the organization wasn’t…...2016
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  • • Howie Kendrick Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Dodgers OF
    2016
  • • Matt Klentak Discusses The Phillies’ Future
    At 65-82, the Phillies’ season may not stand out as a as one that many fans would consider a significant step forward. That Philadelphia is in the midst of a significant rebuild was a widely known fact entering the year, and few expected a major improvement in the standings this season. However, Phillies general manager…...2016
  • • MLB Stars Who Could Still Be Traded in 2016 Waiver Trade Window
    2016
  • • GM Matt Klentak On Phillies’ Quiet Trade Deadline
    There’s no question that the Phillies are rebuilding, with some of their better prospects—see J.P. Crawford, Nick Williams and Jake Thompson—closing in on the Major Leagues. As a result, there was an expectation that general manager Matt Klentak would, at the least, trade away free agents-to-be Jeremy Hellickson and David Hernandez, both of whom are having strong seasons,…...2016
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  • • Phillies GM: Seranthony Dominguez's surgery evaluation on 'pause' due to pandemic
    2020
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  • • Report: Phillies emerge as front-runners to land Bryce Harper
    After meeting with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper on Saturday, the Phillies are the No. 1 contenders to sign the six-time All-Star, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. On the heels of the Phillies’ summit with Harper, owner John Middleton and general manager Matt Klentak shed some light on what the team accomplished by meeting with him and Scott Boras.  “I think it was really positive,” ...2019
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  • • Matt Klentak on Phillies’ season
    2018
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  • • Eflin surprises kids at annual CBP sleepover
    2017
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  • • Klentak on Draft: 'We're trying to get it right'
    The Phillies may wait until the last possible moment to decide exactly who they'll select with the first overall pick in the Draft on Thursday. And while talent will be the primary factor taken into account, general manager Matt Klentak said Friday night that there will be other considerations as well....2016
  • • Matt Klentak Discusses Dartmouth College: MLBTR College Series
    MLBTR continues a series of interviews with top baseball executives about their college years. We’ll ask about why those chose their school, memorable moments, their favorite professor, important connections made, college learnings they still use today, etc. We’ve already spoken to Reds GM Dick Williams and Cubs GM Jed Hoyer. Next up in our question-and-answer series…...2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Shopping Season Underway at Nashville Winter Meetings
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Expect to See Less of Hanley Ramirez, Yasiel Puig
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: There's a Closers Sale Going on at MLB's GM Meetings
    2015
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  • • Phillies' Long Overdue Ruben Amaro Jr. Firing Opens Door for New Era
    2015
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  • • Ruben Amaro Will Be Red Sox 1B Coach: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015
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  • • Sources: Phillies select Klentak as new GM
    The Phillies will name Matt Klentak as their new general manager, according to multiple baseball sources. Klentak had previously worked with Phillies president Andy MacPhail in Baltimore....2015
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Expect to See Less of Hanley Ramirez, Yasiel Puig
    2015
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  • • Brewers Hire Matt Klentak As Special Assistant
    2022
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  • • Matt Klentak Reportedly to Be Named Phillies General Manager
    2015
  • • Pete Mackanin Moved To Phillies’ Front Office, Will Not Manage Team In 2018
    The Phillies announced today that Pete Mackanin will not return to manage the club in 2018. Rather, Mackanin has agreed to a contract extension to join the front office and serve as a special assistant to general manager Matt Klentak. Mackanin will finish out the current season as the Phillies’ skipper. The news comes as…...2017
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  • • Phils acquire Morton from Bucs for Minors pitcher
    The Phillies acquired right-hander Charlie Morton from the Pirates in exchange for Minor League right-hander David Whitehead, Vice President & General Manager Matt Klentak announced today. Morton's current contract runs through the 2016 season....2015
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  • • Phillies To Name Matt Klentak GM
    The Phillies will name Angels assistant Matt Klentak as their next GM, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe tweets. Yesterday, it emerged that Klentak was a finalist for the job, along with Chaim Bloom of the Rays and Dan Kantrovitz of the Athletics. As MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki noted (via Twitter), all three candidates were in their…...2015
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  • • Offseason Outlook: Philadelphia Phillies
    2020
  • • Latest On Matt Klentak
    The Phillies hired Matt Klentak as their general manager before 2016. They were amid a four-year playoff drought then, and they haven’t gone to the postseason since. Even in 2020, a year with expanded playoffs, the Phillies finished just 28-32 and didn’t go anywhere, so Klentak’s job security seems to be in question. With that…...2020
  • • Disappointing '19 tempers expectations for Phillies. Now what?
    The Phillies went all in last winter in their attempt to qualify for the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade. They signed outfielders Bryce Harper and Andrew McCutchen and pitcher Dave Robertson in free agency and traded for catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Jean Segura. During the season, Philadelphia added veterans Jay Bruce, Jason Vargas, Corey Dickerson, Brad Miller and Jared Hu...2020
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  • • J.T. Realmuto reportedly seeking contract in 'neighborhood' of five years, $100M
    2020
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  • • Phillies reportedly losing hope of signing Bryce Harper
    2019
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  • • Gabe Kapler confronts radio host over ‘disrespectful’ column
    Gabe Kapler on Wednesday morning confronted a Philly radio host over a critical column which the Philadelphia Phillies skipper deemed “disrespectful.”The column in question was penned by 94.1 WIP host Angelo Cataldi in which general manager Matt Klentak is called out over the Phillies’ epic collapse down the stretch during which the team dropped 20 of its last 28 games. Cataldi wrote in part in th...2018
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  • • Gabe Kapler will be back as Phillies’ manager in 2018
    The Philadelphia Phillies have played their way out of playoff contention with a horrible stretch to close out the season, but the disappointing finish is not going to cost Gabe Kapler his job.On Wednesday, Phillies general manager Matt Klentak confirmed Kaper will be back with the team in 2019 despite what he described as an “awful” past six weeks of play. The Phillies lost their seventh consecut...2018
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  • • Matt Klentak on Phillies’ season
    2018
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  • • Reunion for Hamels and Philly is "unlikely"
    Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels has made it known he’d welcome a return to Philadelphia, where he pitched from 2008-15, but a reunion appears “unlikely,” Todd Zolecki of MLB.com writes. The Phillies are trying to stay away from the starting pitching market in general, according to general manager Matt Klentak, who said Friday that the team’s rotation “has been the strength of our team this year.” ...2018
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  • • Trade Rumors: Hamels, Phillies, Rangers, Tigers, J. Iglesias, M’s, D-backs
    Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels has made it known he’d welcome a return to Philadelphia, where he pitched from 2008-15, but a reunion appears “unlikely,” Todd Zolecki of MLB.com writes. The Phillies are trying to stay away from the starting pitching market in general, according to general manager Matt Klentak, who said Friday that the team’s…...2018
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  • • MLB Stars Who Could Still Be Traded in 2016 Waiver Trade Window
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Shopping Season Underway at Nashville Winter Meetings
    2015

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