The New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green amid a disappointing season. The decision was announced Friday, following a six-game losing streak that left the team with a 34-47 record.
The Mets are currently 15 games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves and 9 1/2 games out of the National League's final wild-card spot. This underperformance comes despite the team having baseball's highest payroll at $358 million at the start of the season, with an additional $124 million projected in luxury tax.
Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance. "There is no sugar-coating it: This season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we’ve delivered," Cohen said in a statement, reaffirming his commitment to bringing a championship to the team, which has not won a World Series since 1986.
Mendoza, who took over as manager after the 2023 season, led the Mets to a 206-199 record. While the team reached the NL Championship Series in 2024, they failed to make the playoffs last year. "Unfortunately, we know we are falling short and change is necessary to move forward," said David Stearns, president of baseball operations, acknowledging Mendoza's positive impact on the team's culture and players.
Andy Green, a former major league infielder, joined the Mets in 2023 as senior vice president of baseball development. He previously managed the San Diego Padres from 2016 to 2019, compiling a 274-366 record.