Mets President Defends Struggling Manager

Stearns says Mendoza not to blame for team's woes

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:38am

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New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has publicly defended manager Carlos Mendoza, stating that the team's struggles this season are not due to Mendoza's leadership. Stearns emphasized that Mendoza has been working hard to put players in the best position to succeed.

Why it matters

The Mets have underperformed this season, leading to speculation about Mendoza's job security. Stearns' public support for the manager is an attempt to quell any rumors of a potential managerial change and show that the organization is united behind Mendoza.

The details

In his comments, Stearns praised Mendoza's efforts to manage the team and develop the roster, despite the Mets' disappointing start to the 2026 season. Stearns expressed confidence that Mendoza is the right person to lead the team and turn things around.

  • The Mets' struggles have occurred throughout the 2026 MLB season so far.

The players

David Stearns

The president of baseball operations for the New York Mets.

Carlos Mendoza

The manager of the New York Mets.

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What they’re saying

“Carlos has been working tirelessly to put our players in positions to succeed. The results haven't been what we hoped for, but that's not due to a lack of effort or preparation from our manager.”

— David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations

What’s next

The Mets will look to turn their season around in the coming weeks as they continue to stand behind manager Carlos Mendoza.

The takeaway

This show of public support from the Mets' front office indicates that the organization remains committed to Mendoza's leadership, despite the team's early-season struggles. It suggests the Mets believe the issues lie elsewhere and that Mendoza is the right person to guide the team to better results.