Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza
Summary
The New York Mets have fired their manager Carlos Mendoza after a poor start to the 2026 baseball season. Mendoza is replaced by Andy Green as the team struggles at the bottom of their division.Key Facts
- Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the New York Mets on June 26, 2026.
- The Mets had a record of 34 wins and 47 losses and were last in the National League East division.
- The team lost six games in a row before Mendoza was fired.
- Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed disappointment as the team had the highest payroll in baseball at $358 million.
- Mendoza led the team since 2024, taking them to the National League Championship Series that year.
- The Mets failed to make the playoffs in 2025 and are struggling this season.
- Andy Green, a former player and senior vice president of baseball development for the Mets, is the new manager.
- Green previously managed the San Diego Padres from 2016 to 2019 with a record of 274 wins and 366 losses.
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