The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, ending a 34-47 season that featured a six‑game losing streak. Veteran coach Andy Green assumes interim duties for the balance of the year. The club now sits last in the NL East, 6½ games behind Washington and 15 games out of first place after a 13‑game stretch.

Mendoza guided the Mets to an NL Championship Series berth in 2024, but his second year unraveled as the team fell from best record to missing the playoffs. signings like Bo Bichette, trades for Marcus Semien and Freddy Peralta have backfired; the rotation posts a 6.35 ERA and stars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor have missed most of the year with calf strains. Injuries to relievers also hampered stability.

Owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns said the club must change course to meet fans’ expectations, noting playoff qualification is the baseline goal. FanGraphs now rates the Mets’ postseason chance at 5.2%. The move signals no tolerance for mediocrity. With Andy Green at the helm, the organization hopes a managerial shift can steady a sinking ship.