David Stearns’ flimsy Mets words won’t save Carlos Mendoza — here’s what might
David Stearns has not publicly supported Carlos Mendoza, raising questions about the manager's job security with the New York Mets. Despite media outreach, neither Stearns nor owner Steve Cohen commented on Mendoza's status, signaling a lack of strong endorsement. Mendoza's position may depend on short-term performance rather than organizational confidence.
- ▪David Stearns did not publicly back Carlos Mendoza despite media inquiries.
- ▪Joel Sherman contacted both Stearns and Steve Cohen ahead of writing about Mendoza's managerial future.
- ▪Stearns called Mendoza to discuss his status after the team traveled to Southern California.
- ▪The lack of public support suggests Mendoza's job security is uncertain.
- ▪Mendoza's continued role may hinge on immediate team performance.
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Joel Sherman David Stearns’ flimsy Mets words won’t save Carlos Mendoza — here’s what might By Joel Sherman Published May 5, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET Carlos Mendoza watches Juan Soto in the on-deck circle during a game against the Nationals on April 30, 2026. Brad Penner-Imagn Images Nothing David Stearns did or said over the past week should make Carlos Mendoza feel better about his job security beyond, perhaps, the next few weeks. Because in his tactics and his words, the Mets president of baseball operations did not exactly scream to the masses that his manager should feel comfortable. Consider: 1.
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