The Mets’ disastrous first half of the season finally reached its tipping point on Friday morning, as the team announced that they fired manager Carlos Mendoza.
Mendoza was in the midst of his third year at the helm in Queens.
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Behind an absolutely magical turnaround, he led them to an 89-73 finish and an NLCS appearance as a rookie manager during the 2024 season.
But Mendoza’s Mets would miss the postseason after a second-half collapse last year, and that disappointment carried over to this season after a winter of wholesale changes.
New York holds a 34-47 record following their ugly four-game series sweep at the hands of the Cubs.
Though things didn’t end as Mendoza or the Mets hoped, the skipper penned a statement on Friday afternoon thanking Steve and Alex Cohen, David Stearns, Mets fans, and everyone throughout the organization.
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“New York will always hold a special place in my heart,” he wrote. “I leave with tremendous gratitude, pride in what we accomplished together, and confidence that the future of this organization is bright. I wish the Mets and their fans nothing but success in the years ahead.”
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