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Mets predicted to retract their Carlos Mendoza decision in May
TL;DR
The New York Mets are struggling with a 12-22 record, leading to speculation about manager Carlos Mendoza's future. Predictions suggest the Mets may retract their support for Mendoza and fire him in May if performance does not improve.
Key points
- New York Mets have a 12-22 record this season
- Carlos Mendoza's job security is in question
- David Stearns backed Mendoza's position
- Predictions suggest Mendoza could be fired in May
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The New York Mets are 12-22 on the season, and there's beginning to be little hope for a turnaround in 2026 if things don't immediately get better.
At the end of April, Carlos Mendoza's seat was hotter than anyone's in the entire league. But David Stearns backed Mendoza and revealed the team had no intention of firing him this year.
However, Zachary D. Rymer for Bleacher Report made a very bold prediction that the Mets would retract their defense of Mendoza and fire their manager in May if things continue to get worse, which looks likely to be the case.
Mets predicted to fire Carlos Mendoza despite rebuffing hot-seat rumor
"The New York Mets will fire Carlos Mendoza," Rymer predicts. "... What if the question isn't how much Mendoza is to blame for the Mets' disastrous stay, but whether the Mets have anything to lose by firing him?
The Mets own the worst record in the Major Leagues this season, and they're 12.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
Q&A
Why are the Mets considering firing Carlos Mendoza?
The Mets are currently 12-22, and there is growing concern about their ability to turn the season around, prompting speculation about Mendoza's job security.
What did David Stearns say about Carlos Mendoza's job?
David Stearns initially backed Mendoza, stating the team had no intention of firing him this year, despite the team's poor performance.
When might the Mets fire Carlos Mendoza?
Predictions indicate that if the Mets' performance does not improve, they may retract their support for Mendoza and consider firing him in May.
