We failed Mendy': Mets players react to Carlos Mendoza firing
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Carlos Mendoza was dismissed as manager of the Mets after the team posted a 34-47 record this season. Players including Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette expressed their belief that the team's poor performance contributed to Mendoza's firing. Lindor stated that the players bore significant responsibility, while Bichette echoed that underperformance led to the managerial change. Andy Green has been named interim manager, marking the Mets' seventh manager in nine seasons. The Mets are currently on a six-game losing streak heading into a series against the Phillies.
- •Carlos Mendoza fired after 34-47 start to the season.
- •Players Lindor and Bichette express personal responsibility for his dismissal.
- •Andy Green named interim manager, seventh in nine seasons.
- •Mets on a six-game losing streak before facing the Phillies.
- •Team is 9.5 games back in the wild card race.
- 1:19 AMESPN — Lindor says Mets players 'failed' ousted Mendoza
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'We failed Mendy': Mets players react to Carlos Mendoza firing
"Shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns were among prominent members of the Mets who assumed responsibility for the team's dismal start after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing earlier Friday.
"Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette felt responsibility in the wake of the news that Carlos Mendoza had been fired as manager of the Mets.
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External links- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 1:19 AMLindor says Mets players 'failed' ousted Mendoza
Shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns were among prominent members of the Mets who assumed responsibility for the team's dismal start after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing earlier Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:31 PM'We failed Mendy': Mets players react to Carlos Mendoza firing
Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette felt responsibility in the wake of the news that Carlos Mendoza had been fired as manager of the Mets.
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