The Mets suffered a doubleheader sweep against the Rockies, leaving them 10 games under .500. Manager Carlos Mendoza faces scrutiny as the team ties for the worst record in baseball at 9-19.
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Mets lost doubleheader to Rockies
Mets are 10 games under .500
Carlos Mendoza faces scrutiny
Mets tied for worst record in baseball
Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora
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NEW YORK — The warning shot may have come about 24 hours prior to the Mets offense sleepwalking through their doubleheader against the Rockies on Sunday afternoon.
In Boston, Red Sox management fired Alex Cora 27 games into his eighth season with the club. When the decision was made to can Cora, who had led the team to the 2018 World Series, the team was five games under .500. Five members of the Red Sox coaching staff were also let go.
A little more than 200 miles southwest from Fenway Park to Citi Field and a day later, Carlos Mendoza was forced to answer questions of his own future after the Mets offense withered in a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Rockies.
"The only thing I'm worried about here is I got to get the guys going," Mendoza said. "I get it. I get it. It sucks, and I know the questions will continue to come up, but my job is to find a way to get the guys out of the funk. That's the bottom line."
The Mets now find themselves at 10 games under .500 after losing 15 of their last 17 games. At 9-19, they are tied with the Phillies for the worst record in baseball. The struggles appear more glaring than that of the Red Sox, who scored 17 runs on the day of Cora's ouster.
The 9-9-9 challenge from Willets Point Brewery is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The challenge is to drink the 9 mini beers and the 9 mini hot dogs in 9 innings.
Cave Dabreo, poses for a photograph with his vegetarian empanada, at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Dabreo, of Dunellen, NJ, is the owner of Eat the Cave.
Q&A
What was the Mets' record after the doubleheader against the Rockies?
The Mets' record fell to 9-19, making them 10 games under .500.
How many games have the Mets lost in their last 17 games?
The Mets have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
What happened to Red Sox manager Alex Cora before the Mets' doubleheader?
Red Sox management fired Alex Cora after the team fell five games under .500.
Who is the Mets' manager facing questions about his future?
Carlos Mendoza is the Mets' manager currently facing scrutiny regarding his future.
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Willets Point Brewery's backyard burger is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
Blue and orange sprinkles top the home-run apple pie shake from Shake Shack is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
Adam Rickman speaks to the press during a What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The kimchi reuben by The Queensboro is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
The strawberry short-stop dip cheesecake, by Mr. & Mrs. Met's Candy Shop, is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
The Mets held their What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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The 9-9-9 challenge from Willets Point Brewery is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The challenge is to drink the 9 mini beers and the 9 mini hot dogs in 9 innings.
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The 9-9-9 challenge from Willets Point Brewery is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The challenge is to drink the 9 mini beers and the 9 mini hot dogs in 9 innings.
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Willets Point Brewery's backyard burger is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
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Adam Rickman speaks to the press during a What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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The kimchi reuben by The Queensboro is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
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The strawberry short-stop dip cheesecake, by Mr. & Mrs. Met's Candy Shop, is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
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The Mets held their What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
In the doubleheader, the Mets combined to score one run on a Tyrone Taylor home run across the two games. They collected 10 total hits, finished 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base.
It might be excusable if it were just two games, a series or maybe a week, but the offense's struggles have permeated the beginning of the season.
The Mets have scored the fewest runs in Major League Baseball (92). The team's .625 OPS is also the worst in baseball to go along with a .226 batting average that is fourth-worst. Among qualified hitters, Francisco Alvarez is the only batter with a better than .700 OPS.
"It's hard to explain when you have that many guys going through it at the same time," Mendoza said. "It's just not a good showing. Not good at-bats up and down. Get a guy here and there, but overall, it's not hitting the ball hard consistently, and it's hard to explain."
The Mets players will tell you that they bear the responsibility.
"As players, we have to perform," Juan Soto said. "Definitely this is not (Mendoza) or David (Stearns') fault. They definitely put a good team together, and we have to be the ones to go out there and perform at the end of the day."
Added Brett Baty: "I think we all have each other's backs in here, and I think we all understand that we're going to keep working hard and we're going to have each other's backs to the last day."
Mendoza will tell you that he needs to be better.
Apr 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) comes out to make a pitching change in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Apr 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) comes out to make a pitching change in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
"You watch film, you talk to players individually, support and encourage and challenge them," Mendoza said. "There's a lot that goes behind the scenes as a manager that you got to stay positive. It's just finding ways to get the guys going."
The first ripples of change came immediately following the game, with Mike Puma of the New York Post reporting that Tommy Pham had been designated for assignment.
Mets leadership has already made moves to bolster their pitching staff, moving David Peterson to the bullpen after a trio of unreliable outings.
The same could be coming down the line for Kodai Senga, who was removed after another shaky 2⅔ innings. Senga gave up three runs on three hits, including a two-run home run to Hunter Goodman in the second game of the doubleheader, and issued three walks.
The right-hander who went eight days between starts could not fix his issues. With his fourth loss of the season, he has given up 20 earned runs in 20 innings (9.00 ERA). He has not pitched past the fourth inning since April 5 and has seen his pitch count drop precipitously with each start. He threw 50 pitches in Sunday after 65 pitches in his previous start on April 17.
"I don't know what's gonna come, but I know my performance on the field isn't something where I can be like, 'Oh, I'm going to be in the rotation,' or this is going to happen," Senga said. "I don't know what's going to happen."
Something has to change. If it's not results, then what's next?
Apr 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) talks with catching coach J.P. Arencibia (68) following a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Apr 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) talks with catching coach J.P. Arencibia (68) following a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
With a $370 million payroll, the Mets are hurtling toward a second straight failure of a campaign if they cannot find the answers to their struggles one month into the season.
The Mets might be look toward work ethic or history to pull themselves out of the black hole that has been the 2026 season. But if nothing changes, those unresolved issues could swallow their season not long after the starting line.
"We got to go through it and continue to find ways to get guys going," Mendoza said. "There's no other ways to put it. I can sit here and tell you guys a lot, but at the end of the day, we've got to go out and do it."
