Mets To Hire Johnny Washington As Co-Hitting Coach
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Mets have hired Johnny Washington as a co-hitting coach, with Washington previously serving as Atlanta's minor league hitting coordinator in 2026.
- Washington, 42, has a diverse coaching background including roles with the Dodgers, Padres, Cubs, Angels, and Hanwha Eagles in the KBO, and played minor league baseball without reaching the majors.
- Mets manager Andy Green, who recently signed a three-year extension, previously worked with Washington during his tenure as Padres manager from 2016 to 2019.
- While Mets hitting coach Troy Snitker will remain, the team will not bring back former director of hitting Jeff Albert, and Washington may share Albert's former responsibilities with other staff members.
- Other candidates like Kevin Long and John Mallee were considered but did not join the Mets coaching staff.
