David Stearns says Carlos Mendoza will stay as manager, urging a broader team-wide fix after a rough start.
A franchise-wide pressure moment is unfolding in Queens as the New York Mets insist Carlos Mendoza remains in charge despite a season start that has been among the worst in club history.
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made it clear that. in the organization’s view. the current struggles are not something to pin on the manager.. The message from Misryoum’s report focus is direct: there will be no managerial change as the team tries to regroup and respond through the next stretch of games.
Stearns acknowledged the record is not where it needs to be. while also pointing to what he believes the Mets can produce.. Misryoum also notes that team decision-makers reportedly want responsibility to be shared across baseball operations and the clubhouse. rather than narrowing it to one person in Mendoza’s chair.
This matters because how a club assigns blame often shapes what changes next. If the Mets treat the problem as systemic, the offseason and upcoming roster decisions will likely carry as much weight as any in-game adjustments.
Meanwhile, the Mets’ lack of offense has stood out during the early part of the season.. Misryoum reports that the team ranks near the bottom of MLB in key production categories. and within the organization. injuries to major contributors such as Francisco Lindor. Juan Soto. and Jorge Polanco are viewed as a central driver of the downturn.
Misryoum understands this context is shaping internal expectations for Mendoza’s turnaround plan. Even so, the bar remains high, with the Mets searching for a path back to postseason contention as they work to stop the bleeding.
Mendoza is entering his third year with the Mets and remains under contract through the 2026 season, with an option for 2027.. The club’s broader recent history also sets the stage: they reached the 2024 NLCS under Mendoza. then followed it with big roster moves that included adding Soto. before missing the postseason in 2025.
As the Mets look toward roster improvement, Misryoum reports they have reached out to other teams for offensive help.. The potential shape of that work could involve trading starting pitching beyond the group anchored by Freddy Peralta. Nolan McLean. and Clay Holmes. with names such as David Peterson. Kodai Senga. or Sean Manaea discussed as possible candidates.
At the end of the day, this is about matching Mendoza’s leadership with the roster he’s being asked to guide. If the Mets can upgrade their offense and stabilize production, the decision to keep the manager will feel less like a holding pattern and more like a long-term bet.