Carlos Mendoza makes first comment since Mets firing: ‘I’m sorry’
There is plenty of blame to go around, but Carlos Mendoza did not throw any stones on his way out the door in Flushing.
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Mendoza issued a statement to The Post’s Joel Sherman shortly after he was fired by the Mets on Friday with the team sitting at 34-47 and in last place in the NL East.
“I would like to thank Steve and Alex Cohen. They are tremendous owners who care deeply about their people, their families, and the entire organization. I am grateful for the opportunity they gave me to lead this team,” Mendoza said.
“I also want to thank David Stearns for giving me the chance to manage at the major league level. It was a privilege to work alongside him every day, and I greatly appreciated his support, trust, and partnership.”
Mendoza was hired before the 2024 season and led the team on a magical run to the NLCS in 2024. However, 2025 ended with a late-season collapse that saw them miss the playoffs.
The wheels have fallen off completely in 2026 with a mismatched roster that is far out of contention. Mendoza’s fate was sealed with an error-filled, four-game sweep against the Cubs at Citi Field this week.
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Andy Green, the former Padres manager who oversaw the Mets minor leagues, will take over for Mendoza on an interim basis.
“Thank you to everyone throughout the Mets organization, especially our coaches, staff, and players,” Mendoza, 46, said.
“The relationships we built and the memories we created will stay with me forever. I will never forget our special postseason run in 2024 and the resilience, commitment, and passion that group showed every day.
“Finally, thank you to the fans. Your energy, loyalty, and unwavering support made it an honor to wear the Mets uniform and represent this organization. I’m sorry I couldn’t bring a championship to Queens.
“New York will always hold a special place in my heart. I leave with tremendous gratitude, pride in what we accomplished together, and confidence that the future of this organization is bright. I wish the Mets and their fans nothing but success in the years ahead.”
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