The New York Mets are sticking with manager Carlos Mendoza despite one of the worst starts in franchise history, reaffirming their confidence as the club searches for answers following a 10-21 opening.
President of baseball operations David Stearns made it clear Friday that a managerial change is not under consideration.
“We know our record is not what we want, and we know we are capable of more,” Stearns told MLB.com. “We don’t view this as a manager problem, and we don’t intend to make a change.”
The Mets’ start ranks as the third-worst through 31 games in team history, trailing only the 1981 and 1964 clubs. Still, team leadership, including owner Steve Cohen, has not engaged in serious discussions about dismissing Mendoza, instead viewing the struggles as organizational rather than managerial.
Injuries have played a major role in the slow start. Key players such as Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Jorge Polanco have missed time, contributing to an offense that ranks near the bottom of the league, including 29th in runs scored.
Despite the early hole, the Mets believe a turnaround remains possible with 131 games left. The team rebounded from a 24-35 start last season under Mendoza, offering some internal confidence that a similar climb is achievable.
Mendoza, 46, is in the final guaranteed year of his contract, with a club option for 2027. He has compiled a 182-173 record over parts of three seasons.
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