Carlos Mendoza has broken his silence following his dismissal as manager of the New York Mets, expressing gratitude to the organization's leadership and teammates while offering an apology to the fanbase. The team fired Mendoza on Thursday with a record of 34-47, leaving them in last place in the NL East.
Mendoza, hired before the 2024 season, acknowledged Steve and Alex Cohen, calling them "tremendous owners who care deeply about their people, their families, and the entire organization." He also thanked David Stearns for the opportunity to manage at the major league level, appreciating his "support, trust, and partnership."
Mets interim manager Andy Green, formerly the manager overseeing the team's minor league system, will take over for Mendoza. The team experienced a strong postseason run to the NLCS in 2024 under Mendoza's guidance, but a late-season collapse saw them miss the playoffs in 2025. This current 2026 season has been marked by a struggling roster and a recent error-filled four-game sweep by the Cubs at Citi Field, which appears to have sealed Mendoza's fate.
"Thank you to everyone throughout the Mets organization, especially our coaches, staff, and players," Mendoza, 46, stated. "The relationships we built and the memories we created will stay with me forever. I will never forget our special postseason run in 2024 and the resilience, commitment, and passion that group showed every day."
He concluded by addressing the fans directly: "Finally, thank you to the fans. Your energy, loyalty, and unwavering support made it an honor to wear the Mets uniform and represent this organization. I’m sorry I couldn’t bring a championship to Queens. New York will always hold a special place in my heart. I leave with tremendous gratitude, pride in what we accomplished together, and confidence that the future of this organization is bright. I wish the Mets and their fans nothing but success in the years ahead."