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Mets' Manager Mendoza Faces Pressure in Contract Year

1/28/2026

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Carlos Mendoza, the Mets' manager, led the team to NLCS in his first year.
In Mendoza's second year, the Mets went 83-79 and missed the playoffs.
David Stearns strengthened the Mets' roster after offseason changes that included the departure of key coaching staff.
Pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie as Mendoza has one year left on his contract, making him a lame-duck manager.

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Story summary

Carlos Mendoza, the Mets' manager, led the team to NLCS in his first year.
In Mendoza's second year, the Mets went 83-79 and missed the playoffs.
David Stearns strengthened the Mets' roster after offseason changes that included the departure of key coaching staff.
Pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie as Mendoza has one year left on his contract, making him a lame-duck manager.