New York (AFP) – Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the New York Mets on Friday with the struggling Major League Baseball club mired in a six-game losing streak. In making the announcement, the Mets also named vice president of player development Andy Green as the interim manager for the remainder of the 2026 campaign. Green will attempt to revive a Mets squad that has started 34-47 — last in the National League East division with the NL’s third-worst record. The Mets have not won the World Series since 1986 but did reach the championship series in 2000 and 2015.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Carlos Mendoza for his leadership and unwavering commitment,” Mets owner Steve Cohen said in a statement. “He represented this organization with integrity and dedication. Our commitment to bringing our fans a championship-caliber team has not changed. There is no sugar coating it: this season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we’ve delivered.”
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The Mets, who opened the season 9-19, which included a 12-game losing streak, had not dumped a manager in mid-season since Willie Randolph in May 2008. Mendoza, 46, guided the Mets to a 206-199 record over 2.5 seasons after arriving in November 2023 following four seasons as a bench coach for the New York Yankees.
“Carlos has led the organization with passion and grace and is beloved by everyone who works with him on a daily basis,” Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said. “Carlos’s impact on our players, staff and culture over the last three seasons has been transformative. Unfortunately, we know we are falling short and change is necessary to move forward.”
Green, 48, managed the San Diego Padres from 2016-19, going 274-366 over parts of four seasons.
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