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Mets Launch Offseason Reset After Alonso Opt-Out and Coaching Shake-Up

New York begins a retool after finishing 83-79 with MLB’s second-highest payroll.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park on August 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John David Mercer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Manager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets returns to the dugout after Mark Vientos is ejected in the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on September 21, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Heather Khalifa/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets walks back to the dugout after the final out of the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 27, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Calvin Hernandez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Pete Alonso exercised his opt-out and returns to free agency for 2026, leaving the Mets without a proven first-base replacement.
  • Six coaches exited the staff — four dismissed, one resigned, one retired — while Carlos Mendoza is set to return as manager.
  • Team priorities shift to reinforcing the rotation and bullpen following a late-season slide that cost a playoff berth.
  • Closer Edwin Díaz faces a player option decision covering two more seasons as multiple late-inning relievers hit free agency.
  • Reports have floated Kodai Senga and Jeff McNeil as trade candidates that could clear about $59.5 million, with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor expected to remain as the roster’s core.