Mets fire manager Mendoza as team faces struggles and injuries
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on June 26, 2026, after a six-game losing streak. The team currently has a 34-47 record, placing them at 13 games below.500 and among the worst in the National League. Injuries to key players like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto have hampered the season. The Mets, now focusing on the 2027 season, will need to address health issues to improve their prospects. Former Padres manager Andy Green has been appointed as the interim manager as they prepare for a weekend series against the Phillies.
- •Mets are 34-47, 9.5 games out of playoff spot.
- •Carlos Mendoza was replaced by Andy Green as interim manager.
- •Team has lost six consecutive games.
- •Injuries have sidelined key players, impacting performance.
- •Focus shifts to improving roster for 2027 season.
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"The Mets are 34-47 and just fired their manager; the path to contention next year includes better health... and maybe Tarik Skubal
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