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New York Mets Fire Manager Carlos Mendoza Amid Disappointing Season

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The New York Mets have fired Venezuelan manager Carlos Mendoza.
  • The decision comes after a recent six-game losing streak, despite earlier support.
  • David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations, cited unmet expectations and the need for change.

The New York Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza, a move long feared amid the team's struggles this season. Despite backing Mendoza through a 12-game losing streak in April, a subsequent six-game skid proved to be the breaking point for the club's management.

Carlos has led the organization with passion and elegance, and is greatly appreciated by all those who work with him daily.

— David StearnsPresident of Baseball Operations, commenting on Carlos Mendoza's tenure.

David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations, acknowledged Mendoza's passion and integrity, stating, "Carlos has led the organization with passion and elegance, and is greatly appreciated by all those who work with him daily." However, he added, "Unfortunately, we are aware that we have not met expectations and that a change is necessary to move forward."

The impact of Carlos on our players, the staff, and the team culture over the last three seasons has been transformative. Unfortunately, we are aware that we have not met expectations and that a change is necessary to move forward.

— David StearnsPresident of Baseball Operations, explaining the reason for Mendoza's dismissal.

Team owner Steve Cohen expressed deep gratitude for Mendoza's leadership and unwavering commitment, noting, "He represented this organization with integrity and dedication at all times, and I wish him and his family the best." Cohen emphasized the team's commitment to delivering a championship-caliber team, admitting, "There is no way to sugarcoat it: this season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we have delivered."

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Carlos Mendoza for his leadership and his unwavering commitment. He represented this organization with integrity and dedication at all times, and I wish him and his family the best.

— Steve CohenOwner, expressing thanks to the dismissed manager.

Mendoza, who joined the Mets for the 2024 season, led them to the National League Championship Series that year. However, the team missed the playoffs in 2025 despite acquiring star Juan Soto. This season, the Mets have been hampered by injuries and currently sit at the bottom of the AL East division. Mendoza departs with a 34-47 record this season, and an overall MLB managerial record of 206 wins and 99 losses in 405 games. Andy Green will take over as interim manager for the remainder of the season.

Our commitment to delivering a championship-caliber team to our fans remains intact. There is no way to sugarcoat it: this season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we have offered them.

— Steve CohenOwner, addressing the team's poor performance and fan expectations.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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