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There is plenty of blame to go around, but Carlos Mendoza did not throw any stones on his way out the door in Flushing. <\/p>\n

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Mendoza issued a statement to The Post\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cI 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,\u201d Mendoza said. <\/p>\n

\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The wheels have fallen off completely in 2026 with a mismatched roster that is far out of contention. Mendoza\u2019s fate was sealed with an error-filled, four-game sweep against the Cubs at Citi Field this week.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you to everyone throughout the Mets organization, especially our coaches, staff, and players,\u201d Mendoza, 46, said. <\/p>\n

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\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, 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\u2019m sorry I couldn\u2019t bring a championship to Queens.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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