Mets need to change Carlos Mendoza’s cruel purgatory — one way or the other
The New York Mets are under pressure to resolve the uncertainty surrounding manager Carlos Mendoza, who faces daily scrutiny about his job status amid a poor team performance and managerial instability in the league. Columnist Joel Sherman argues that ownership or team leadership must either fire Mendoza or give him a clear, firm vote of confidence for a defined period. The current situation is described as unfair and damaging, especially given the team's disappointing start and the recent firings of managers on other high-profile teams.
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New York Mets Joel Sherman Mets need to change Carlos Mendoza’s cruel purgatory — one way or the other By Joel Sherman Published April 30, 2026, 7:32 p.m. ET Jason Szenes for the NY Post Steve Cohen, or David Stearns with the blessing of the Mets owner, needs to fire Carlos Mendoza or provide a no-wiggle-room vote of confidence for a period of time to the manager. To Memorial Day. Or to the All-Star break. Or for the season. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets.
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