The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Monday after the team stumbled to a 34-47 record, placing them near the bottom of the National League East. Bench coach Andy Green has been appointed interim skipper for the remainder of the season.
The dismissal comes amid a season that multiple reports describe as "miserable," with the organization facing scrutiny over its on-field performance and direction. Fox News captured a moment during a Pride Night celebration where the team's mascot, Mr. Met, danced behind a reporter dissecting the season, underscoring the contrast between clubhouse levity and on-field struggles.
Mendoza, in his first season as manager, leaves with a .420 winning percentage. The team will move Green back to a front-office role at season's end, according to MLB Trade Rumors, suggesting the interim tag is temporary. Yankees manager Aaron Boone, quoted by The Athletic, said he was "surprised but not surprised" by the firing, adding that Mendoza "did a great job" under difficult circumstances.
The decision reflects the high-pressure environment of New York baseball, where patience for rebuilding is short. The Mets now face the challenge of salvaging the season while searching for a permanent manager. Green's immediate task is to stabilize the clubhouse and evaluate the roster for future moves.
Some analysts questioned the timing, noting that Mendoza inherited a roster in transition and that managerial changes rarely fix deeper roster issues. The Mets' front office will now conduct a full search for Mendoza's permanent replacement.