Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza amid disappointing season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The New York Mets have parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza, announcing the decision on June 26, 2026. Mendoza led the Mets to the 2024 NLCS in his first season but has faced criticism following a poor performance in recent campaigns. Andy Green, a former player for the team, will assume the role of interim manager. Questions have arisen regarding why GM David Stearns was not also held accountable for the team's underperformance. Despite calls for his dismissal, a sports analyst cautions that qualified GM candidates are scarce. Stearns is scheduled to address the media on Friday.
- •Carlos Mendoza was fired following disappointing team performance.
- •Andy Green is named interim manager.
- •Concerns are growing about GM David Stearns' job security.
- •Mets fans criticized the front office's roster decisions.
- •Stearns will speak to the media on June 27.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why did the Mets fire Carlos Mendoza and not GM David Stearns?
"The New York Mets announced that they have parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza. But what other moves are coming next for the franchise?
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