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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: Don Mattingly #46 of the Toronto Blue Jays during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 15, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 11-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) Getty Images The departure of Don Mattingly from the Toronto Blue Jays coaching staff continues to be a talking point months into the 2026 season, particularly as Mattingly has helped spark an unexpected turnaround with the Philadelphia Phillies. While Mattingly’s success in Philadelphia has fueled speculation about his long-term future, it has also prompted a former Blue Jays player to wonder whether Toronto underestimated the impact of losing one of baseball’s most respected veteran coaches. Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar recently spoke out about Mattingly’s departure and speculated that his exit could be contributing to the club’s ongoing struggles this season. Toronto Blue Jays 7-Yer Veteran Kevin Pillar Praises Philadelphia Phillies’ Don Mattingly Speaking on “Foul Territory,” Pillar questioned whether Mattingly’s absence has had a larger impact than many expected. “Is it the reason the Blue Jays aren’t playing well? Could it be some reason that they’re not playing as well, the fact that Don was there last year and he’s not there anymore?” Pillar asked during a recent segment. “Clearly, there’s a void that’s missing without Donnie Baseball there and clearly something has changed in Philadelphia, because we’re talking about the same group of players… The team’s playing better so there’s something magical about Donnie Baseball.” Pillar spent seven seasons with Toronto, from 2013 to 2019, and remains one of the more recognizable veterans to come through the organization in the past decade. And his questions were raised as Mattingly’s influence has become increasingly visible in Philadelphia following the club’s managerial change. “With the Philadelphia Phillies firmly in…