Mets Fire Manager After Historic Collapse

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The Mets are firing manager Carlos Mendoza after a brutal season, despite holding the largest payroll in baseball — a stark contrast to their dominant 2023 campaign. A 13-game losing streak, a recent sweep by the Cubs, and a league-worst offense and pitching have left them on pace for their fewest wins in 20+ years. New signings like Polanco and Robert haven’t clicked, while departures like Alonso and Diaz left holes. Though Mendoza gets credit for effort, the front office — led by Stearns and owner Steve Cohen — sees this as necessary to rebuild toward a championship. Andy Green will take…