Mets Make Abrupt Reversal With Surprising Manager Choice
In a surprising reversal, the Mets gave a 49-year-old manager who's never led a team to a winning season a three-year contract.
The New York Mets made an unexpected choice in their managerial lineup, selecting Andy Green as their permanent manager on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Green replaced Carlos Mendoza, who was fired on June 24. Initially, Mets president David Stearns had stated that Green would return to a front-office role after the 2026 season, as the team would conduct a full search for a permanent manager. However, something changed, and Green became their permanent manager.
Green's only previous managerial experience was with the San Diego Padres from 2016-19, where the team finished with a losing record in all four seasons. His only managing role took place with the Mets from 2016-18, during which the team struggled to improve their performance. Despite this, the Mets brass were impressed by the player development that took place under Green's guidance.
According to owners Steve and Alex Cohen, Green connected with and pushed the players to perform, bringing discipline, accountability, and positivity to the clubhouse.
When Green accepted the interim role on June 24, he did not anticipate it becoming permanent. However, as he spent more time with the players and staff, he realized that this was where his passion and experience could make the greatest impact. The Mets, currently at 37-38, are on pace to finish last in the National League East despite having the MLB's highest-paid roster. They face the Texas Rangers for the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday. With six regular season games remaining.
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