Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza On Hot Seat? 'No Chance,' Says MLB Insider
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The New York Mets' swoon in August has been tough to witness, but will there be any long-lasting ramifications?
On July 27, the Mets had a 1 1/2-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East. Since then, they've gone 2-11, and they entered play on Wednesday five games back of those Phillies.
Manager Carlos Mendoza has generally received rave reviews for the job he's done in his first two seasons in Queens. But the New York market demands success, especially considering the expectations that accompanied the Mets' $765 million megadeal for Juan Soto in December.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets talks to home plate umpire Emil Jimenez #82 during the third inning of the game against the San Diego Padres at...
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets talks to home plate umpire Emil Jimenez #82 during the third inning of the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 28, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by)So is there any remote chance the Mets will cut ties with Mendoza should the slump continue? One New York baseball insider doesn't seem to think so.
On Wednesday's Bleacher Report livestream, Jon Heyman of the New York Post expressed his belief that Mendoza would retain the job beyond this season, no matter how the rest of the campaign plays out.
"We're talking hot seat in NYC. ... Mendoza, no chance," Heyman said. "No chance is there any real hot seat for Mendoza, nor should there be.
"He was terrific his first year. This year, we're three-quarters of the way through, it's been a bit of a disappointment now, but we're not gonna lay that at Mendoza's feet."
A good manager takes responsibility for his team's struggles, but that doesn't mean he should shoulder the blame in actuality. And Mendoza shouldn't be criticized for his stars like Soto and Francisco Lindor failing to get the job done at the plate, nor his pitching staff wearing thin as the season goes on.
But even if his job isn't on the line, Mendoza certainly has to be feeling the urgency to hold onto a playoff spot, which isn't a guarantee given the way the Mets played during their recent seven-game losing streak.
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