From Albert Pujols to Carlos Beltrán, an early look at who might manage the Mets

Key Points:

• The New York Mets are searching for their fifth full-time manager since 2017 after firing Carlos Mendoza, with interim manager Andy Green set to return to the front office after the season.
• Potential candidates include Carlos Beltrán, who is back in the Mets organization in an advisory role despite his past Astros scandal involvement, and Albert Pujols, who has managerial experience with the Dominican Republic team in the World Baseball Classic.
• Other notable candidates are David Ross, former Chicago Cubs manager with media experience, and Alex Cora, recently available after parting ways with the Boston Red Sox but possibly a better fit for Philadelphia.
• Additional possibilities include Brandon Hyde, 2023 AL Manager of the Year with the Orioles, Omar López, a longtime Astros minor-league manager, and Rocco Baldelli, former Twins manager known for strong communication skills.
• The Mets may also consider less experienced candidates like Kai Correa, their current bench coach, and rising coaching talents such as Jake McKinley, Walker McKinven, and Gilbert Gomez, though experience remains a significant factor.