Mets Keep Mendoza Despite Poor Start

Despite the New York Mets posting a 7-19 record in April and falling to 10-21 overall, general manager David Stearns has confirmed the team does not plan to fire manager Carlos Mendoza. "We know our record is not what we want, and we know we are capable of more. We don't view this as a manager problem, and we don't intend to make a change," Stearns told MLB.com on Friday. sweetbonanza.qpon

The decision puts pressure back on the players, who are now tasked with improving a season that has quickly spiraled. Mendoza is in the final guaranteed year of his three-year deal, which includes a club option for 2027. The team's struggles are highlighted by their 0-88 record in games when trailing after eight innings.