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Despite a 10-21 start—the third-worst record through 31 games—the Mets will not fire manager Carlos Mendoza, backing him and the roster as team president David Stearns and owner Steve Cohen express confidence in the process and a 2027 club option remains, aiming for a turnaround.
Despite a 10-21 start (worst in MLB) and a mega payroll, the Mets say they’re not scapegoating manager Carlos Mendoza and have no plans to replace him, with David Stearns publicly backing Mendoza as the club seeks a rebound; team-wide underperformance in hitting and pitching has kept the focus on the slump rather than the manager.
The Mets’ public scrutiny of manager Carlos Mendoza has intensified after their 31-game start and not picking up his 2027 option, forcing owner/GM to decide whether to fire him or issue a clear, time-bound vote of confidence—by Memorial Day or the All-Star break—as peers around MLB have already shown similar moves.
The New York Mets, staggered by a canyon-sized mess, have placed manager Carlos Mendoza under intensified scrutiny as his pregame session after Game 29 devolved into questions about whether the team is even good, signaling a tough reality for his tenure this season.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says owner Steve Cohen has been supportive amid an 11-game skid, with Cohen reiterating postseason expectations as the team searches for an offensive spark and Juan Soto returns from a calf strain to bolster the lineup.
New York Post columnist Jon Heyman outlines 11 costly miscalculations that have derailed the Mets, noting the team has been outscored 62-19 over 11 straight losses and raising questions about managerial decisions and players’ mental errors.
The New York Mets, despite a high payroll, suffered their 11th straight loss on April 19, 2026, putting manager Carlos Mendoza under early-season pressure as the team, with 140 games left, looks for a turnaround.
After the Mets' 10th straight loss, manager Carlos Mendoza says he’s responsible, but reports imply the core issues sit higher in the organization, and Mets brass haven’t immediately blamed him.
Carlos Mendoza heads into the Mets' 2026 season in the final guaranteed year of his contract, with no 2027 club option exercised, placing him among a small group of managers without a guaranteed next year. The piece analyzes why teams avoid or embrace lame-duck holdups, notes Mendoza’s disappointing past season and staff turnover, and discusses how high-pressure markets like New York tend to scrutinize such contract status. While the Mets say daily work won’t change, the option decision invites extra scrutiny as they assess Mendoza’s future.
Jon Heyman argues that Mets manager Carlos Mendoza isn’t to blame for the team’s current downturn, praising his temperament and potential and noting strong support from leadership, while the Padres’ speculation about trading Fernando Tatis Jr. should stop as they intend to contend.
The New York Mets are undergoing a major coaching staff overhaul after missing the playoffs, with key coaches including Jeremy Hefner, Eric Chavez, John Gibbons, and Mike Sarbaugh leaving the team, while Carlos Mendoza remains as manager.
Carlos Mendoza will return as the Mets' manager in 2026 despite a disappointing 2024 season marked by pitching issues and a late-season decline, with potential changes to the coaching staff expected.
The Mets experienced a shocking season-ending collapse with a 4-0 loss to the Marlins, leading to feelings of frustration and disappointment among players and manager Carlos Mendoza.
The New York Mets experienced a disastrous season, culminating in a 4-0 loss to the Marlins, marking their 70th consecutive loss when trailing after eight innings, and ending their hopes of making the playoffs, with manager Carlos Mendoza expressing deep frustration and disappointment.
Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets is taking a week-long break from the lineup, partly for mental reasons, as he struggles with a significant slump in his performance. Manager Carlos Mendoza has opted to play recent call-up Jose Iglesias, who has been performing well both offensively and defensively. McNeil's batting average has dropped significantly, and his overall play has declined, prompting the team to give him time to "work on some things."