Mets make final decision on firing Carlos Mendoza
The New York Mets have decided to retain manager Carlos Mendoza despite a poor 10-21 start to the 2026 season. General manager David Stearns stated the team does not view the struggles as a managerial issue and does not intend to make a change. The decision comes amid multiple player injuries and after other teams, like the Red Sox and Phillies, have already made managerial changes.
- ▪The Mets have the worst record in baseball at 10-21 as of May 1, 2026.
- ▪Key players including Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, and Luis Robert Jr. have dealt with injuries this season.
- ▪David Stearns and the Mets organization have publicly backed Carlos Mendoza, stating they do not see the manager as the problem.
- ▪Both the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies fired their managers earlier in the season.
- ▪The decision to keep Mendoza is considered surprising given the team's poor performance and high expectations.
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