Mets dismiss manager Carlos Mendoza, appoint Andy Green

The New York Mets dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, ending his tenure after parts of three seasons amid a deeply disappointing 2026 campaign. Senior vice president of player development Andy Green was named interim manager for the remainder of the season.

The move came with the Mets holding a 34-47 record, the worst in the National League East and 15 games out of first place. The team is also 9.5 games out of the final wild-card spot following a six-game losing streak, including a four-game sweep by the Chicago Cubs this week. The Mets have been outscored by 47 runs this season.

In a statement, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said Mendoza had led the organization with passion and grace and was beloved by everyone who works with him daily. He credited Mendoza with having a transformative impact on the team's players, staff, and culture over the last three seasons. Stearns concluded, however, that the team was falling short and a change was necessary to move forward.

Owner Steve Cohen also issued a statement expressing his deepest gratitude to Mendoza for his leadership and unwavering commitment. Cohen called the season a disappointment and said the fans...