Mets Ratify Carlos Mendoza Amid a Difficult Start
ANAHEIM – The New York Mets have expressed their unwavering support for manager Carlos Mendoza, despite the challenging start to the season the team is facing. David Stearns, president of baseball operations, confirmed that there are no plans to change the technical leadership, although the team shows a record of 10-21, one of the worst starts in the history of the franchise after 31 games.Management, with the backing of owner Steve Cohen, has not formally discussed a possible dismissal, even in the face of recent changes of other managers in Major League Baseball. The team acknowledges that the problems are not limited to the coaching staff. Injuries to important players such as Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Jorge Polanco have affected offensive performance, leading the Mets to occupy low positions in several categories, including runs scored. Despite the situation, the management believes in the possibility of a recovery, with 131 games remaining in the Major League Baseball season. They are confident that the team can improve, similar to what happened in 2024, when they achieved a superior performance after an unstable start. The 46-year-old Venezuelan manager is in the final guaranteed year of his contract, with a club option for 2027, and has a record of 182-173 at the helm of the team.We know we are not where we want to be, but we don’t see this as a problem with the leader.
David Stearns
