Overview

• MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that Green turned down multiple chances to return to managing in order to stay with New York in an executive role.
• Green serves as the Mets’ senior vice president of player development, overseeing the farm system and its coaching and training infrastructure under David Stearns.
• MLB Trade Rumors noted that clubs expressing interest were not identified and the level of their pursuit was unclear amid numerous current managerial vacancies.
• Before joining the Mets, Green managed the Padres from 2016 to 2019 and later worked as the Cubs’ bench coach, then moved into New York’s front office in 2023.
• Coverage places the decision against the backdrop of a late-season collapse and an expensive roster, with free agents looming for Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers, and Cedric Mullins, a possible opt-out for Edwin Diaz, and Pete Alonso having exercised an opt-out.