The Phillies are hoping the manager who took them to their last World Series title can salvage their playoff hopes.

The team announced on Tuesday that Charlie Manuel would return to the franchise as the hitting coach, relieving John Mallee of his duties.

The Phillies, after going all-in with their $330 million Bryce Harper signing this offseason, are 19th in baseball in runs scored and 22nd in OPS. The 75-year-old Manuel led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series, but was let go as manager after the 2013 season.

Gabe Kapler is in his second season managing the Phillies. They are currently 60-58 and two games out of the second wild-card spot.