Mets move on from Kevin Long for hitting department role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The New York Mets will not pursue a reunion with Kevin Long for their hitting department. Discussions held last week did not result in a fit, as reported by Mike Puma of the New York Post. Long, a former coach with the organization, was considered a viable candidate due to his previous success and ties to Juan Soto. Instead of Long, the Mets have promoted Mariano Duncan to a position in their big-league staff, while also showing interest in Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee.
- •Kevin Long will not join the Mets' hitting department.
- •Meetings last week did not lead to an agreement.
- •Long previously had success with the organization.
- •Mariano Duncan has been promoted to the big-league staff.
- •The Mets are considering Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Long no longer a consideration for spot in Mets' hitting department
"It appears the Kevin Long reunion some Mets fans had been hoping for won't be happening.
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