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Metsâ David Stearns breaks silence on Carlos Mendoza: When will he be fired?
TL;DR
Carlos Mendoza remains the manager of the New York Mets despite a poor start to the season. Mets president David Stearns confirmed that Mendoza's job is safe and does not attribute the team's struggles to him.
Key points
- Carlos Mendoza is safe as the manager of the New York Mets
- Mets have a 10-21 record this season
- David Stearns does not view the team's struggles as a manager problem
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Carlos Mendoza is safe as the manager of the New York Mets.
Despite a 10-21 start with MLBâs second-highest payroll ($369 million), Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns will not make Mendoza the scapegoat.
âWe know our record is not what we want, and we know we are capable of more,â Stearns told MLB.com. âWe donât view this as a manager problem, and we donât intend to make a change.â
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New York visits the Los Angeles Angels this weekend, aiming to win its first series since April 3-5. The Mets have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
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Q&A
Why is Carlos Mendoza still the manager of the Mets?
Carlos Mendoza is still the manager because Mets president David Stearns believes the team's issues are not solely a managerial problem.
What is the Mets' current record this season?
The Mets currently have a record of 10-21 this season.
What did David Stearns say about the Mets' performance?
David Stearns acknowledged the team's poor record and stated they are capable of more, emphasizing that they do not intend to make a managerial change.