Mets part ways with Carlos Mendoza, Albert Pujols interested in managing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The New York Mets have parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza. Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has expressed a strong desire to take the role, having previously managed the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic. Mets star Juan Soto has praised Pujols, citing his leadership skills. Pujols has previously interviewed for the Los Angeles Angels' managerial position and believes he will soon be managing an MLB team.
- •Mets announced the decision to part ways with Mendoza on Friday.
- •Albert Pujols wants to manage the Mets and has connections with player Juan Soto.
- •Pujols previously managed the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
- •He interviewed for the Angels' manager position in 2025.
- •Pujols believes he will be managing in MLB soon.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mets fire Carlos Mendoza: 5 candidates to be their next manager
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Mendoza replacements: Five possible candidates for next Mets manager, from Alex Cora to Carlos Beltran
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Carlos Mendoza replacement? Future Hall of Famer wants the job
"The New York Mets parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday and one name quickly emerged as a potential candidate for the position next year.
"Here's a look at five names who could replace Carlos Mendoza after Mets moved on from manager.
"Who will be the Mets' next manager after Carlos Mendoza's firing?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:05 AMMets fire Carlos Mendoza: 5 candidates to be their next manager
Who will be the Mets' next manager after Carlos Mendoza's firing?
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:38 PMCarlos Mendoza replacements: Five possible candidates for next Mets manager, from Alex Cora to Carlos Beltran
Here's a look at five names who could replace Carlos Mendoza after Mets moved on from manager.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:49 PMMets' Carlos Mendoza replacement? Future Hall of Famer wants the job
The New York Mets parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday and one name quickly emerged as a potential candidate for the position next year.
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