Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
1h ago

Mets to Retain Carlos Mendoza After Collapse as Coaching Changes, Opt-Outs Loom

SNY reporting indicates the Mets plan to keep Carlos Mendoza, with coaching changes expected.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: Manager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets speaks to media before the game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets at Citi Field on July 19, 2025 in the Queens Borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Image
Image

Overview

  • A months-long slide turned a mid-June league-best start into a 38-55 finish, capped by a 4-0 loss to the Marlins that ended their playoff hopes.
  • SNY’s Andy Martino reports the organization has no plans to fire Mendoza following the season-ending defeat.
  • Mendoza accepted responsibility after the loss, saying he must improve and calling the outcome unacceptable.
  • Sources indicate notable, potentially widespread, changes are likely on the coaching staff in the immediate aftermath.
  • Pete Alonso said he will opt out of his contract, and reports say closer Edwin Díaz could also opt out, setting up key offseason decisions.