The New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza, the team announced Friday. The decision comes as the Mets sit 14 games below .500 with a 34-37 record, following their sixth consecutive loss on Thursday. Andy Green has been named interim manager.
Mendoza's dismissal follows a season marked by underperformance and significant struggles, including a 10-21 start and a 12-game losing streak. Despite a period of improved performance in May, a five-game losing streak in late June, during which the team allowed 50 runs, led to a season-high 12 games below .500 and ultimately contributed to Mendoza's exit.
Mendoza's tenure with the Mets began with promise, including leading the team to the NLCS in his rookie season in 2024. However, a collapse in the second half of that season and the current season's struggles have overshadowed earlier successes. The team's offseason acquisitions, including Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien, have not performed to expectations, and key players like Francisco Lindor have spent significant time on the injured list. The Mets are now widely expected to become sellers at the trade deadline.
Mendoza becomes the fourth manager under owner Steve Cohen, with none of his previous managerial hires – Luis Rojas, Buck Showalter, and Mendoza – having completed three full seasons. The team hopes the change in dugout leadership will provide a similar galvanizing effect to that seen with Don Mattingly in Philadelphia.