URGENT UPDATE: The New York Mets have confirmed that manager Carlos Mendoza will be retained for the 2026 season, despite the team’s disappointing performance that led to a missed playoff opportunity. This announcement was made by president of baseball operations David Stearns earlier today.
Stearns indicated that while Mendoza will return, the rest of the coaching staff will undergo evaluation in the coming week. He emphasized, “I believe Carlos has all the same traits and assets that I believed [he had] when we hired him two years ago.” With a season that ended in frustration, Stearns acknowledged the disappointment shared by the entire organization, stating, “We are all disappointed. We were all frustrated—Mendy, as much or more than anybody else.”
The Mets’ season concluded dramatically on October 1, 2025, with a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. This loss not only dashed their hopes of playoff contention but also allowed the Cincinnati Reds to claim the final National League wild-card spot. Both teams finished tied with a record of 83-79, but the Reds advanced due to winning the head-to-head tiebreaker.
This season was marked by high expectations, as the Mets entered with aspirations for a World Series run, bolstered by the signing of superstar Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract. However, after starting the year with the best record in baseball on June 12, the Mets stumbled to a dismal 38-55 finish. Stearns characterized the season as “tremendously disappointing,” admitting, “Not nearly good enough. We came into this year with, deservedly so, very high expectations and we didn’t come close to meeting them.”
Mendoza’s retention comes amid significant scrutiny of the team’s performance and leadership. As fans react to the news, the focus now shifts to how the Mets will reshape their coaching staff and strategy in the offseason to avoid a repeat of this year’s failures.
Stay tuned for further updates as the Mets assess their coaching staff and plot their course for a better 2026 season.
