Mets fire Carlos Mendoza: 5 candidates to be their next manager
Who will be the Mets' next manager after Carlos Mendoza's firing?
The Mets finally fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, following a disastrous four-game sweep by the Chicago Cubs that saw their record plummet to 34-47.Despite the second-highest payroll in the majors at $365 million, the Mets have been fighting an uphill battle ever since a 12-game losing streak in the first month of the season.Nearly every move David Stearns, the president of baseball operations, has made this offseason has backfired.
Signings of injury-prone players like Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. have failed — neither player has appeared in a game since April. Bo Bichette, who was inked to a splashy three-year, $126 million deal, has struggled all season.
And the Mets have surely missed Pete Alonso, who Stearns let walk in free agency.The Mets announced that Andy Green, the club’s senior vice president of player development, will serve as the interim manager through the end of the season.So, who will be the Mets’ next manager?
Here are five candidates:Carlos BeltranBeltran was hired by the Mets to be their next manager before the 2020 season — but then got caught up in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. But is there a better fit now? He’s been a special assistant to Stearns since 2023, is entering the Mets’ Hall of Fame this season and clearly resonates with the players.
It’ll remain to be seen if the Mets go for another first-time manager, but if they do, Beltran might be the best option.Alex CoraCora was fired as the Red Sox’ manager early this season and has since turned down other managerial opportunities. He’ll certainly be sought-after by the Mets, though.
He’s got the managing experience this team needs and having a spend-happy owner like Steve Cohen will make this an attractive opening for any candidate.Kai CorreaViewed around the league as a rising star and a manager in the making, Correa has had a first-hand look at all that’s gone wrong with the Mets throughout the first half of this season. The players in the Mets’ clubhouse are already fami
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