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Mets Elevate Jeff Albert to Lead 2026 Major-League Hitting Program

The move launches a reworked approach meant to bring consistency to a talented, erratic offense.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 29: A general view of New York Mets logo seats before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on May 29, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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Aug 19, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) looks on from the dugout against the Washington Nationals prior to their game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN reports that Jeff Albert will be in uniform and run the Mets’ big-league hitting program in 2026.
  • He steps into the role after the team dismissed hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez earlier this month.
  • The Mets plan to pair Albert with another hitting coach as part of a revamped structure that emphasizes both data and communication.
  • Albert has been the club’s director of hitting development since 2022 and previously held hitting roles with the Cardinals and Astros.
  • The change follows a season with a top-five wRC+ yet uneven run production and a late slide that left New York out of the postseason, with offseason roster questions such as Pete Alonso’s status still unresolved.