Overview

• President of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed Carlos Mendoza will return as Mets manager in 2026, citing continued confidence in his leadership.
• Stearns said the rest of the coaching staff will be evaluated this week, with particular scrutiny on hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes and possibly pitching coach Jeremy Hefner.
• New York won 45 of its first 69 games before going 38-55, then lost 4-0 on the final day despite controlling its destiny after the Reds fell to the Brewers.
• The front office plans comprehensive organizational reviews and intends to reshape the roster during a pivotal offseason.
• Catcher Francisco Alvarez is set to undergo surgery to address a ligament issue in the coming days, according to Stearns.