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Mets announce coaching changes after disappointing 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Mets announce coaching changes after disappointing 2026 season

Summary

The New York Mets are parting ways with Jeff Albert, Danny Barnes, and Kevin Mahoney following a lackluster 2026 season. The decision comes after the Mets' offense ranked among the bottom in several key metrics, finishing 23rd in batting average and OPS, and 24th in wRC+. Albert, who was the Director of Major League Hitting, had been with the team since 2022, while Barnes served in various roles since joining the Mets in the same year. Mahoney, a Batting Practice Pitcher, spent two years with the organization. The team has indicated a possibility for all three to return in different capacities.

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Status Watch

•Mets dismiss Jeff Albert, Danny Barnes, and Kevin Mahoney.
•Team finished 23rd in batting average and 24th in OPS in 2026.
•Albert joined Mets in 2022, elevated to Major League Hitting Director in 2025.
•Barnes and Mahoney held multiple roles during their tenures.
•Mets open to possible return for all three in different roles.

Latest Updates

10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Mets announce coaching changes, moving on from Albert, Barnes, and Mahoney

What they're saying

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The Mets have announced that they are making coaching changes in the wake of an unsuccessful 2026 season. Jeff Albert, Danny Barnes, and Kevin Mahoney will not return to their major league roles next season. Albert joined the Mets in 2022 as the Director of Hitting Development after four years as a hitting coach with […]
— Yahoo Sports

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