Overview
- Multiple reports, citing New York Post columnist Joel Sherman, say the Mets have hired Johnny Washington to serve as a co‑hitting coach alongside Troy Snitker, but the team has not yet issued a formal announcement.
- Washington spent 2026 as the Atlanta Braves’ minor‑league hitting coordinator and has held major‑league and international roles with the Dodgers’ farm system, Padres, Cubs, Angels and a KBO club.
- He is known for building individualized hitting plans for players and has been credited with helping player resurgences, including work with Cody Bellinger during his time with the Cubs.
- The reported hire is part of a wider coaching shakeup under new full‑time manager Andy Green that has included internal additions like AJ Ellis and departures such as the non‑retention of Jeff Albert.
- Key details remain unresolved, including which coach will be the lead hitting instructor, how Washington’s responsibilities will be divided with Snitker, and when the Mets will confirm the move publicly.