The New York Mets dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza on June 26, 2026, following a disappointing first half to their season [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. At the time, the team posted a 34-47 record through 81 games, leaving them in last place in the National League East [2, 3, 4, 5]. The decision came amid a six-game losing streak during which the Mets were outscored approximately 32-58 and committed multiple errors [2, 3, 4, 5].
Andy Green, a Mets executive and former San Diego Padres manager, was named interim manager for the rest of the season [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Green had joined the Mets as senior vice-president of baseball development in 2023 and previously managed the Padres from 2016 to 2019 [2, 4].
Mendoza was hired before the 2024 season to replace Buck Showalter. He led the Mets to the National League Championship Series that year and finished with a 206-199 overall managerial record [2, 3, 4]. The team had a strong start in 2025 but collapsed in the second half, missing the playoffs [3, 5]. This season started poorly as well, including a 12-game losing streak in April [3, 5].
Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed disappointment in the 2026 campaign and reaffirmed his commitment to winning. "Our commitment to bringing our fans a championship-caliber team has not changed. There is no sugar-coating it: This season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we’ve delivered," Cohen said [2]. He also thanked Mendoza for his leadership and dedication [4].
President of Baseball Operations David Stearns praised Mendoza’s impact while explaining the need for a change. "Carlos has led the organization with passion and grace and is beloved by everyone who works with him on a daily basis. Carlos’ impact on our players, staff, and culture over the last three seasons has been transformative. Unfortunately, we know we are falling short and change is necessary to move forward," Stearns said [2, 4].
The Mets entered the 2026 season with one of the highest payrolls in MLB, valued around $329-330 million, second only to the Dodgers [2, 4, 5]. There were major roster changes in the offseason, including trades of Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, and Brandon Nimmo, and acquisitions like Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, and others [3, 5]. Several key players struggled or were injured, including Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Bo Bichette, David Peterson, and Kodai Senga [3, 5]. The team’s offense ranks second-worst in OPS at .675 and their starting pitching ERA is the third-worst in MLB at 4.90 this year [5].
Mets fans and leadership now look to Andy Green to stabilize the club as they move into the final two months of the 2026 season [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
