The New York Mets are likely to part ways with manager Carlos Mendoza soon, with blame for the team's struggles being placed on him. Many believe this decision may come within the next 24 hours.
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It's almost impossible to blame the New York Mets' situation on just one person, but that's what's going to happen when the team eventually moves on from Carlos Mendoza.
It seems very likely, barring something drastic happening in the immediate future, that Mendoza will no longer be the skipper of this team.
I wouldn't even be surprised if this happens within the next 24 hours, as the Mets simply have to make a decision and hope it works out.
It seems all but guaranteed at this point that Mendoza will take most of the blame, but some don't think that should be the case, despite predicting that he'll be the next manager fired after the Boston Red Sox did the same with Alex Cora.
âThe Mets lost 12 straight before Juan Sotoâs return and a couple wins over Minnesota, but New York â much like Philadelphia â is fighting an uphill battle against historical precedent when it comes to getting back in the postseason race. This also comes after a monumental collapse in 2025, which saw the Metsâ uber-expensive lineup completely melt down over the final month of the campaign.
"Mendoza should not take the brunt of the blame. It's almost never really the manager's fault. David Stearns is the man who paid Bo Bichette $42 million annually and swapped Brandon Nimmo (.835 OPS) for (.602 OPS). Mendoza did not sign and let walk. Again, however, the manager is always the easier scapegoat. And there are reasons to believe a new voice could help the Mets," Christopher Kline of FanSided .
Carlos Mendoza is expected to be fired due to the team's poor performance, with many attributing the blame to him despite the situation being more complex.
The Mets are considering a managerial change similar to the Boston Red Sox's recent firing of Alex Cora, indicating a shift in leadership may be imminent.
The Mets are likely to make a decision about Carlos Mendoza's future within the next 24 hours as they seek to address their ongoing struggles.

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David Stearns is probably the guy who should be taking more of the blame right now, though again, it's impossible to put it all on one person.
Look, paying guys like Bo Bichette isn't the reason why the Mets have been one of the worst teams in baseball. Bichette is one of the top players in the game, and he needs to go out and do what's needed.
However, Stearns is the guy who paid all of them, so he should be taking more heat than Mendoza is. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case.