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- Justin Willard is named the New York Mets pitching coach for the 2026 season, confirmed on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast.
- Willard previously served as the Boston Red Sox director of pitching, helping the team finish fifth in the majors in ERA.
- His coaching philosophy centers on maximizing pitchers' mechanics and performance.
- The Mets are considering Lucas Giolito, whose injuries and inconsistency complicate his free-agent evaluation.
