David Stearns publicly supported manager Carlos Mendoza despite the Mets' eight-game losing streak. The team's president of baseball operations refused to entertain managerial changes, stating Mendoza "has done a really good job" and puts players in position to succeed. With New York ranking 28th in scoring (averaging just 3.4 runs per game), Stearns identified offensive struggles as the primary issue rather than coaching.

The Mets face mounting injuries, missing Juan Soto (calf) and potentially Jorge Polanco (wrist) alongside existing leg issues. Shortstop Francisco Lindor's uncharacteristic defensive mistakes further compound problems. Stearns acknowledged these errors but defended Lindor, suggesting the recent miscues represent a temporary three-week stretch rather than a concerning pattern.

Mendoza shuffled the batting order, dropping Lindor from leadoff for the first time this season due to multiple left-handed hitters missing from the lineup. Despite sitting in last place, five games back in the NL East, both executives remain confident that improved offensive production will transform the team's performance narrative. "When you don't hit you can look stagnant," Stearns concluded.