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Mets' First Base Coach Antoan Richardson Set to Depart

10/28/2025

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Antoan Richardson, the New York Mets' first base coach, is expected to depart after failing to secure a new contract following the 2025 season.
He helped improve base running, guiding Juan Soto to a career-high 38 stolen bases and the Mets to an 89% stolen-base rate.
Richardson's departure leaves another coaching vacancy as the Mets rebuild.
His prior work with the San Francisco Giants could attract interest from other clubs.

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Story summary

Antoan Richardson, the New York Mets' first base coach, is expected to depart after failing to secure a new contract following the 2025 season.
He helped improve base running, guiding Juan Soto to a career-high 38 stolen bases and the Mets to an 89% stolen-base rate.
Richardson's departure leaves another coaching vacancy as the Mets rebuild.
His prior work with the San Francisco Giants could attract interest from other clubs.