Mets fire Carlos Mendoza: Manager out after dismal first half in Queens

Key Points:

• The New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza halfway through the 2026 MLB season after a disappointing 34-47 start and a recent four-game sweep by the Cubs at Citi Field; Andy Green will serve as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
• Mendoza, who led the Mets to the playoffs in 2024 but saw a significant collapse in 2025 and ongoing struggles this year, finished with a 206-199 record over two and a half seasons; the team has had the fourth-worst record in baseball since mid-June 2025.
• The Mets' offense ranks near the bottom of MLB in key categories, with injuries and underperformance from key players like Francisco Lindor and Jorge Polanco contributing to their struggles, while pitching has been inconsistent despite some strong arms.
• Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the need for change and stated the team will continue to try to compete before potentially making moves at the August 3 trade deadline, with several players available for trade.
• Andy Green, previously the Mets' senior vice president for player development and former Padres manager, will lead the team for the rest of the season before the Mets begin a search for a permanent manager.