Mets owner discusses future of interim manager Andy Green
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen addressed the team's managerial situation following the firing of Carlos Mendoza. Andy Green, who has stepped in as interim manager, has a record of 23 wins and 23 losses but is not expected to guide the team into the postseason. Cohen indicated that Green has expressed a desire to return to the front office, although the final decision on his future may change as the season concludes. The Mets are expected to conduct a managerial search to find a long-term replacement. Potential candidates, including Alex Cora and Don Mattingly, may become available depending on developments in other teams.
- •Mets are 23-23 under interim manager Andy Green.
- •Cohen stated Green prefers returning to the front office.
- •The Mets plan to search for a long-term manager.
- •Alex Cora and Don Mattingly are potential candidates.
- •Failure to reach the postseason would mark consecutive non-playoff years for the Mets.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Cohen Speaks On Mets' Interim Manager Andy Green's Future
"The New York Mets will need to name a new long-term manager in the offseason
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