Carlos Beltran favored to become Mets' next manager amid Cora situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The New York Mets seek a new manager after firing Carlos Mendoza late in the regular season. Hall of Famer Carlos Beltran is now the front-runner for the role. Reports indicate that the Mets would prefer to hire Alex Cora, but Cora is likely headed to the Philadelphia Phillies instead. Beltran previously managed the Mets briefly in 2019, leaving before the season following an investigation into the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. His potential return to New York is anticipated as the team looks to rebuild and improve moving forward.
- •Mets fired Carlos Mendoza late in the regular season.
- •Carlos Beltran is the favorite for the managerial vacancy.
- •Alex Cora is expected to join the Philadelphia Phillies.
- •Beltran previously spent seven years with the Mets as a player.
- •Mets aim for improvement with a new managerial direction.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Mets franchise legend tabbed as favorite to be new manager amid Alex Cora problem
"The favorite to be the Mets' new manager is a familiar face.
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