Mets consider candidates after parting ways with manager Carlos Mendoza
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The New York Mets replaced manager Carlos Mendoza with interim skipper Andy Green after parting ways last week. Green is expected to lead the team for the remainder of the 2026 season before returning to an executive role. The organization is now evaluating potential candidates for the permanent position, with names like Alex Cora, Carlos Beltran, David Ross, Albert Pujols, and Rocco Baldelli emerging. The new manager will need to establish strong leadership within a clubhouse facing personnel challenges, particularly with key players absent. The Mets’ search and decision-making process will continue as the season progresses.
- •Mets hired Andy Green as interim manager last week.
- •Green will return to an executive role after the season ends.
- •Candidates for the permanent manager role include Alex Cora and Carlos Beltran.
- •Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso are currently sidelined.
- •The new manager must navigate the complexities of modern baseball management.
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"It’s been a week since the Mets parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with interim skipper Andy Green. It was mad clear from the start that this would be a temporary gig for Green to get the Mets through the end of the season. The farm director will return to the front office after the conclusion of the 2026 campaign, citing the ability to spend more time with his family in an ...
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