Stearns: No Plans To Make Managerial Change
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns stated that despite the team's poor 10-21 start, the organization does not view manager Carlos Mendoza as the problem and has no plans to make a managerial change.
- The Mets have the worst record in baseball this season despite having the second-highest payroll, with significant struggles in hitting (team wRC+ of 80) and inconsistent pitching performances.
- The debate over how much a manager influences team performance continues, with Stearns maintaining that Mendoza is doing a good job putting players in position to succeed, but the players need to perform better.
- Mendoza is in the final guaranteed year of his contract, with a club option for 2027; previous seasons showed promise with an 89-win campaign in 2024 and a strong start in 2025 before late-season decline.
- If the Mets' struggles persist, the possibility of a managerial change could increase, but for now, the organization remains committed to Mendoza.
