Mets explore managerial candidates including Beltran and Pujols
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The New York Mets are preparing for a managerial opening following their elimination from postseason contention. The team fired Carlos Mendoza in June, and Andy Green has served as interim manager but is expected to return to a front office role. Sources suggest that Carlos Beltran and Albert Pujols, both Hall of Famers without MLB managerial experience, are being considered for the managerial position. Owner Steve Cohen and new president of baseball operations David Stearns will make the final decision on the candidate.
- •Mets eliminated from postseason contention on September 11.
- •Carlos Mendoza was fired in June after a poor start.
- •Andy Green served as interim manager but will return to the front office.
- •Carlos Beltran and Albert Pujols are potential managerial candidates.
- •Steve Cohen will have final say in the managerial selection process.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mets reportedly eye future Hall of Famer as next manager
"The Mets will have a manager opening this offseason.
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