The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, exactly halfway into a disappointing season.
Despite a payroll just shy of $330 million, the Mets (34-47) reside in the cellar of the National League East. They endured a 12-game losing streak in April and carry a six-game losing streak into Andy Green’s first game as interim manager Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
“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 in a news release. “Carlos’ 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.”
Mendoza, 46, was 206-199 during his two-plus seasons as manager of the Mets, who tabbed Green as the interim skipper for the remainder of the campaign. Green has been with the club in a player development role.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Carlos Mendoza for his leadership and unwavering commitment. He represented this organization with integrity and dedication throughout, and I wish him and his family all the best,” Mets owner, chairman and CEO Steve Cohen said. “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.”
It started out in a promising manner for Mendoza, who was named the skipper prior to the 2024 season and guided the club to the NL Championship Series that year. He was named a finalist for NL Manager of the Year in 2024.
The Mets opened the 2025 season with a 45-24 record, but that was followed by an epic collapses as the Mets posted a 38-55 mark the rest of the way and missed the playoffs.
Mendoza is the third manager in the majors to be fired this season, joining Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox and Rob Thomson of the Philadelphia Phillies.
“New York will always hold a special place in my heart,” Mendoza said in a statement. “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.”
Green, 48, joined the Mets in 2023. He previously served as the Padres manager from 2016-19, guiding the club to a 274-366 record.
–Field Level Media
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