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Carlos Mendoza's Mets future in jeopardy amid Alex Cora rumors
TL;DR
Carlos Mendoza's future as the Mets manager is uncertain amid rumors linking Alex Cora to the position. The Mets have struggled this season, raising questions about their performance and management.
Key points
- Carlos Mendoza's future as Mets manager is uncertain
- Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball
- Team missed the playoffs in 2025
- Mets recently ended a 12-game losing streak
- Alex Cora is rumored to be a potential managerial candidate
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The New York Mets were swept by the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.
They scored just one run in Sunday's doubleheader. Simply, that's not ideal for a club that has the second-highest payroll in baseball.
The Mets managed to snap their 12-game losing streak, but worries about the team's ability to flip the switch remain. Bleacher Report's Scott Polacek believes a managerial change could be looming.
"While Carlos Mendoza led the team to the National League Championship Series in his first year in 2024, New York disappointed in 2025 by missing the playoffs entirely and has looked nothing like a playoff team in 2026 to this point," Polacek wrote Sunday.
He listed the Mets as one of three teams that could hire Alex Cora, who was fired by the Boston Red Sox this past weekend.
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To take it one step further, USA Today's Bob Nightengale is convinced the Mets have already had internal discussions about Cora.
Q&A
What are the rumors about Alex Cora and the Mets?
Rumors suggest that Alex Cora may be considered for the Mets managerial position as the team struggles this season.
How did the Mets perform under Carlos Mendoza in 2025?
Under Carlos Mendoza, the Mets missed the playoffs in 2025 after reaching the National League Championship Series in 2024.
What is the current state of the Mets' season in 2026?
As of 2026, the Mets have not performed like a playoff team and have already faced significant struggles, including a recent 12-game losing streak.
