Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, name Andy Green interim replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Carlos Mendoza was dismissed as manager of the New York Mets on June 26, 2026, due to the team's poor performance. The Mets sit at 34-47 after a six-game losing streak, placing them 15 games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. Injuries to key players, including Francisco Lindor and Marcus Semien, have contributed to their struggles, despite holding the highest payroll in MLB. Andy Green, the Mets' senior vice president of player development, will take over on an interim basis as the team prepares for the August 3 trade deadline. Mets president David Stearns cited the need for change to address the disappointing season as a key reason for Mendoza's departure.
- •Mets' record is 34-47 after losing six straight games.
- •Carlos Mendoza was fired and replaced by Andy Green as interim manager.
- •Mets are 15 games behind the Braves in the NL East.
- •Team faces upcoming trade deadline on August 3.
- •Injuries have impacted several key players this season.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Mets make decision on Carlos Mendoza amid disastrous season
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green
"Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green. New York is 34-47 following a six-game losing streak, 15 games behind NL East-leading Atlanta and 9 1/2 games back of the NL’s last wild-card berth. Mets owner Steve Cohen had high expectations for a team without a World Series title since 1986.
"The New York Mets’ abominable start to 2026 has cost manager Carlos Mendoza his job. Mendoza was fired June 26 and replaced internally with Andy Green, the Mets’ senior vice president of player development, on an interim basis. Six straight…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 1:41 PMMets make decision on Carlos Mendoza amid disastrous season
The New York Mets’ abominable start to 2026 has cost manager Carlos Mendoza his job. Mendoza was fired June 26 and replaced internally with Andy Green, the Mets’ senior vice president of player development, on an interim basis. Six straight…
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 1:36 PMLast-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green. New York is 34-47 following a six-game losing streak, 15 games behind NL East-leading Atlanta and 9 1/2 games back of the NL’s last wild-card berth. Mets owner Steve Cohen had high expectations for a team without a World Series title since 1986.
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