‘Mets’ loss becomes Braves’ gain’ as Atlanta lands two highly regarded coaches

After a season that started with promise and ended in disappointment, change was inevitable for the New York Mets. What began as a campaign trending upward in June unraveled into a frustrating collapse that left the team outside the playoff picture in the final week. For an organization with championship ambitions and one of baseball’s highest payrolls, patience was bound to run thin.

Team owner Steven Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns made that clear by cleaning house on the coaching side. While manager Carlos Mendoza survived—barely—several of his lieutenants weren’t as lucky. In total, up to six members of the Mets’ coaching staff won’t return for 2026, signaling a significant reset behind the scenes.

A Costly Shake-Up in Queens

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