The New York Mets turned to Andy Green during a collapsing 2026 season, hoping a different voice can steady a frustrated clubhouse.
The Mets turned to Green on Friday morning after firing Carlos Mendoza, sitting at 34-47 amid a brutal June slide in what has already become a disastrous season. Mendoza led the Mets to the NLCS in 2024, but a 4-16 stretch pushed the organization to change direction.
Green’s first game did not bring immediate relief. New York lost 2-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, extending the Mets’ current losing streak to seven games and dropping to 34-48 entering Saturday’s Game 2.
SNY Mets shared Green’s introductory comments on X, formerly Twitter, as the interim manager explained the mindset he wants to bring to a club that has massively underachieved.
“The best thing we can do is recognize what keeps most people from performing is the burden they carry with them to work every day.”
"The best thing we can do is recognize what keeps most people from performing is the burden they carry with them to work every day."
Andy Green talks about how he views his role as the Mets' interim manager: pic.twitter.com/EjzZaZcfku
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 26, 2026
The comment showed Green is not framing the job only around lineups, bullpen decisions, or daily strategy. He wants to reduce pressure, clear minds, and help players perform without dragging the weight of recent losses into each game.
Green previously served as the club’s senior vice president of baseball development, giving him direct familiarity with the organization’s roster and long-term planning. He also managed the San Diego Padres from 2016 through 2019, providing experience in both dugout leadership and player communication.
David Stearns has made clear Green is an interim choice for the rest of the season. The Mets are expected to conduct a broader managerial search after 2026.
For now, Green’s task is immediate. He must restore confidence, improve fundamentals, and help a shaken clubhouse reset before the season slips further away from a team that entered the year with far higher expectations and now faces mounting pressure across Queens.
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