Overview
- The Mets replaced Carlos Mendoza at midseason and installed Andy Green as interim manager after he left his senior vice president role in player development.
- President of baseball operations David Stearns announced Green is expected to return to the front office after the season and that the team will open a formal managerial search.
- The change has not produced an immediate turnaround on the field as the Mets remain well below contention and have won only two of Green’s first six games in charge.
- Green has used his development background to give prospects larger roles, including moving A.J. Ewing into the leadoff spot to accelerate his growth.
- With the club far off the playoff pace, the front office is positioned to weigh trades at the Aug. 3 deadline and is likely to seek a development-focused long-term manager rather than a headline name.