Mets fire Carlos Mendoza, David Stearns addresses media
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The New York Mets announced the firing of manager Carlos Mendoza today following a disappointing start to the season. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns spoke to the media about the decision, emphasizing his responsibility for the team's performance and the respect he holds for Mendoza. Andy Green will serve as interim manager for the remainder of the season and return to his front office role afterward. Stearns reaffirmed his belief in the team's potential despite their current record, acknowledging the need for improvement at the major league level.
- •Carlos Mendoza was fired after two months of underperformance.
- •David Stearns spoke about taking responsibility for the team's struggles.
- •Andy Green is appointed as interim manager, returning to the front office later.
- •Stearns expressed confidence in the team's talent despite their record.
- •Stearns is not currently focused on the trade deadline.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — David Stearns, Andy Green address media
"Stearns addressed questions about the team’s current predicament after firing Carlos Mendoza.
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