Can’t say that I’m surprised.
Carlos Mendoza, the manager of the New York Mets, has been fired by the franchise following a horrendous 34-47 start. The team, which features the second-most expensive roster, made the announcement Friday.
As the skipper, Mendoza was in the middle of his third campaign, having an unexercised 2027 club option. Andy Green, the ex-manager of the Padres, will replace Mendoza as the team’s interim manager for the rest of 2026. He takes the position as the team currently sits with a 34-47 record and is riding a six-game losing streak. (RELATED: Orioles To Let Drag Queen Spray Water All Over Its Fans In Peak Pride Month Degeneracy)
“Carlos has led the organization with passion and grace and is beloved by everyone who works with him on a daily basis,” said David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for the Mets, in an official statement, per ESPN. “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.”
In 2024, in Mendoza’s first season as manager, the 46-year-old and his Mets punched their tickets into the National League Championship Series (NLCS). It was a crazy transition for the franchise, going from having one of the worst records in Major League Baseball in the month of June to only being two wins away from the World Series in October.
Mendoza’s second campaign ended up seeing the team’s success collapse. Starting things out in 2025, the Mets actually saw themselves holding the best record in all of MLB, but things went downhill the last 3½ months of the season that ultimately resulted in them missing the playoffs.
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 26, 2026
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