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Mets' David Stearns Says Manager Carlos Mendoza Will Return in 2026

The pledge reflects a push for stability during a wild-card chase following a post–All-Star dip.

Aug 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) on the field during the game against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Manager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets walks to the mound during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Stearns delivered the assurance on the New York Post's The Show podcast, calling Mendoza "the right person" and saying he is doing a great job.
  • The Mets are 70-61, sit second in the NL East, and hold the third wild card by 2.5 games over the Reds entering Tuesday.
  • New York has gone 7-13 since Aug. 2 after briefly leading the division, while Philadelphia is 14-7 in that span.
  • The club's previous three managers — Mickey Callaway, Luis Rojas and Buck Showalter — each lasted two seasons, underscoring the shift toward continuity.
  • Mendoza owns a .543 winning percentage, third-best among Mets managers, and the team peaked at 45-24 earlier this season.