Aaron Boone comments on Carlos Mendoza's firing by Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacted to the Mets' recent firing of Carlos Mendoza, expressing mixed feelings about the decision. Boone described Mendoza as a 'great leader' and expressed confidence he will secure another job after a challenging season and six consecutive losses by the Mets. Mendoza, who served as Boone's bench coach for four years, had a stint with the Mets that included a playoff appearance in 2024. Despite this year's struggles, Boone praised Mendoza's reputation in the industry following the firing.
- •Carlos Mendoza was fired by the Mets after a six-game losing streak.
- •Boone expressed surprise at the timing but acknowledged the Mets' struggles.
- •Mendoza had a managerial record of 206-199 with the Mets.
- •Boone believes Mendoza will be in line for another managerial opportunity.
- •Mendoza's tenure included a 2024 playoff run, but the team underperformed since.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Aaron Boone on Carlos Mendoza firing: 'He's a really good manager that will get another opportunity'
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Boone says fired Mets manager Carlos Mendoza won’t be out of work long: ‘He’s a great baseball man’
"BOSTON — Aaron Boone doesn’t expect his former bench coach to be out of work for long. That would be Carlos Mendoza, who was fired from his post as Mets manager on Friday morning. The Queens club, in last place with a 34-47 record despite having a top-three payroll, will be managed by Andy Green on an interim basis moving forward. “Surprised, I guess, but not surprised,” Boone said of his ...
"Yankees manager Aaron Boone was asked his thoughts on the Mets' firing of Carlos Mendoza and said he was "surprised but not surprised" by the decision.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:37 PMYankees' Aaron Boone on Carlos Mendoza firing: 'He's a really good manager that will get another opportunity'
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was asked his thoughts on the Mets' firing of Carlos Mendoza and said he was "surprised but not surprised" by the decision.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:15 PMYankees’ Aaron Boone says fired Mets manager Carlos Mendoza won’t be out of work long: ‘He’s a great baseball man’
BOSTON — Aaron Boone doesn’t expect his former bench coach to be out of work for long. That would be Carlos Mendoza, who was fired from his post as Mets manager on Friday morning. The Queens club, in last place with a 34-47 record despite having a top-three payroll, will be managed by Andy Green on an interim basis moving forward. “Surprised, I guess, but not surprised,” Boone said of his ...
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