David Ross interested in shot at Mets managerial opening: ‘I hope they call’

There will be plenty of buzz around the Mets’ managerial opening leading up to this offseason. Albert Pujolsconfirmed during an MLB Network appearance earlier this week that he’d have interest in the job if the team decided to move on from Carlos Mendoza, as they did. Now, another free agent skipper is throwing his name into the ring.

David Ross told Dan Martin of the NY Post prior to Sunday Night Baseball that he’d love to get a shot at the gig. “I hope they call,” he said. “It would be nice.

It would be cool.”Ross now works for ESPN, but he was previously the headman for the Cubs. He led them to a first place finish during the COVID shortened season, but they were quickly sent packing as the Marlins swept them in two games in the Wild Card series.

Chicago failed to reach the playoffs each of the next three years. After back-to-back seasons finishing under the .500 mark, Ross led them to 83 wins in 2023, which left them just one game shy of another Wild Card berth.

That offseason they decided to move on from him, bringing in Craig Counsell on a record five-year deal.Ross’ Cubs went 262-284 over that four-year span. His bench coach, none other than Mets interim manager Andy Green.

Ross told Martin that he didn't receive any interest for managerial openings this past offseason, but he'd certainly be up to the task if the Mets come calling.