The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday after a disappointing 34-47 start to the season and a six-game losing streak, replacing him with Andy Green. Owner Steve Cohen expressed frustration with the team's performance despite having the second-highest payroll in baseball.
The New York Mets have begun the 2024 season with a majors-worst 10-21 record, including a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Despite carrying the second-highest payroll in baseball at approximately $380 million under owner Steve Cohen, the team sits in last place in the National League East. Their playoff chances have plummeted from 87% on Opening Day to less than 30%, with the team going 31-53 over their last 84 games. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the team's struggles, stating they need to start winning series.
The New York Mets lost 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, extending their losing streak to 12 games — their longest since 2004. Despite holding an early 3-0 lead, the Mets couldn't sustain momentum with Francisco Lindor's three-run homer not enough to prevent the loss. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged fans would be unhappy with the team's performance, as New York entered the game hitting .200 during the skid and being outscored 62-19.
The New York Mets returned to Citi Field on Tuesday night facing an 11-game losing streak — their longest since 2004. Despite concerns from manager Carlos Mendoza and players about a frosty reception, only a few thousand fans attended the game in cold 46-degree weather in Queens. Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer in the third inning to give the Mets their biggest lead since a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on April 5. The team hit .200 during the skid while being outscored 62-19, but slugger Juan Soto is expected to return from the injured list Wednesday.
