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Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green

The Mets made the change after a 34-47 start and a six-game losing streak left them 15 games behind Atlanta.

  • On Friday, the New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza and promoted Andy Green to interim manager for the remainder of the season.
  • The club is mired in last place in the National League East with a 34-47 record, sitting 15 games behind the Atlanta Braves.
  • Despite a league-high $358 million payroll, Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said "change is necessary to move forward."
  • Owner Steve Cohen stated "this season has been a disappointment," noting the team failed to reach the playoffs last year despite championship expectations.
  • Mendoza leaves with a 206-199 record, joining Boston's Alex Cora and Philadelphia's Rob Thomson as big-market managers fired this season.
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MLB Trade Rumors broke the news in United States on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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