T
he New York Mets are 34-47 through their first 81 games of the season and, on Friday, made a move that seemed inevitable by firing manager Carlos Mendoza after two and a half seasons.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Carlos Mendoza for his leadership and unwavering commitment,” Mets owner Steve Cohen said in a statement. “He represented this organization with integrity and dedication throughout and I wish him and his family all the best. Our commitment to bring our fans a championship-caliber team has not changed. There is no sugar coating it: this season has been a disappointment and our fans deserve better than what we’ve delivered.”
Andy Green will take over as the interim manager, with the Mets returning to action Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Francisco Lindor Reacts to News
Mets superstar Francisco Lindor revealed he was “shocked” when he heard the news Friday morning.
“I was shocked and it hurts,” said Lindor. “He’s a great man, a great family man and somebody that we appreciate. We care for him.”
Francisco Lindor says he was “shocked” by the Carlos Mendoza news today:
“It hurts. He’s a great man and a great family man and somebody that we appreciate. We care for him.” pic.twitter.com/JPzbSfYYC1
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 26, 2026
Lindor also revealed that he had the chance to speak with Mendoza after the firing.
“He apologized for not helping us win as much, but at the end of the day, this is not on him,” he added. “It’s more on us, the players, that we didn’t perform to our capabilities.”
Lindor noted that he feels partially “responsible” for Mendoza’s departure.
“We’ve just got to play better, we’ve got to perform. … I feel responsible. I feel like I failed him, and now we’ve got a really good opportunity to move forward.”
Lindor’s Message to Mets Fans
Despite the disappointing start, with 81 games remaining in the regular season and the Mets sitting 13 games below .500, Lindor had a message for the fanbase.
“To stick with us,” said Lindor about his message to fans. “We haven’t performed the way we’re supposed to be performing. We’re going to continue to fight day in and day out. The season is not over.”
Francisco Lindor Breaks Silence on Mets’ Firing of Carlos Mendoza