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Mets Officially Cut Ties With Multiple Coaches After Disaster Season

Mets Officially Cut Ties With Multiple Coaches After Disaster Season

Summary

The New York Mets had high hopes this season but did not make it to the playoffs. In response, they have parted ways with several coaches, including the pitching and hitting coaches. The team finished the season with an 83-79 record and is making adjustments for future improvements.

Key Facts

  • The Mets did not reach the postseason despite starting the season with high expectations.
  • Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez were dismissed.
  • Third base coach Mike Sarbaugh was also let go, and catching coach Glenn Sherlock is retiring.
  • Bench coach John Gibbons resigned, while some other coaches are returning.
  • The Mets finished with a record of 83-79 and have not won their division since 2015.
  • The team spent heavily in free agency with hopes of achieving a World Series win.
  • There is uncertainty about Pete Alonso's future with the Mets in free agency.

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