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Mets Finalize 2026 Coaching Staff, Elevate Albert and Add Willard, Snitker, Correa

The overhaul signals a development-first, data-driven reset to sharpen pitching command, improve defense, align philosophy.

Overview

  • The Mets announced their complete 2026 major-league staff, capping a broad dugout remake after a frustrating 2025 finish.
  • Justin Willard arrives from the Red Sox as pitching coach with a development and biomechanics focus centered on getting dominant stuff into the strike zone.
  • Jeff Albert is promoted to director of major league hitting, and former Astros coach Troy Snitker is named the new hitting coach.
  • Kai Correa is appointed bench coach, and Tim Leiper takes over as third-base and infield coach as part of the staff revamp.
  • Internal moves elevate Dan McKinney, Gilbert Gomez, J.P. Arencibia, and Rafael Fernandez to MLB roles, with José Rosado and Danny Barnes returning to the bullpen and quality assurance posts.