Mets Back Mendoza Amid Poor Start

Mets general manager David Stearns confirmed on Friday that the team does not plan to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, stating, "We don't view this as a manager problem, and we don't intend to make a change." The Mets have struggled with a 7-19 April record and are 10-21 overall on the season. milkshake.it.com

The announcement puts the focus back on the players, who are tasked with improving performance alongside Mendoza. Mendoza is in the final guaranteed year of his three-year deal, which includes a club option for 2027. Stearns executed an ambitious offseason plan that has not been rewarded by player performance so far this season.