Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza after dismal first half of season
Summary
The New York Mets fired their manager, Carlos Mendoza, after a poor first half of the 2025 baseball season. He was replaced by Andy Green as the team struggles with one of the worst records in the league despite having one of the highest team budgets.Key Facts
- Carlos Mendoza was fired as the Mets’ manager after the team’s 34-47 start and a six-game losing streak.
- The Mets are 15 games behind the Atlanta Braves, who lead the National League East division.
- The Mets pay the second-highest salaries in baseball, with a $377 million payroll.
- Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed disappointment and emphasized the goal of winning a championship.
- Mendoza had led the Mets to the National League Championship Series in 2024 but missed the playoffs last year.
- David Stearns, Mets’ baseball operations president, praised Mendoza’s positive impact but said a change was necessary.
- Andy Green, a former player and manager, took over; he previously managed the San Diego Padres from 2016 to 2019.
- Green joined the Mets in 2023 as senior vice-president of baseball development before becoming manager.
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