A Managerial Search Unchanged
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has made it clear that the club’s search for a new manager will proceed on its original schedule, even as the team has rattled off ten wins in its last thirteen games under interim skipper Andy Green.
Green, who stepped in after Carlos Mendoza was dismissed in June 2026, brings a deep knowledge of both the young talent and seasoned veterans that Stearns believes could smooth the transition to a permanent leader.
The recent winning stretch has not prompted Stearns to reconsider the timeline for evaluating candidates, nor has it shifted the emphasis on improving player health and development across the roster.
Player Health and Development
One player whose availability has been limited is first baseman Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in only two games this season because of persistent ankle problems.
Stearns noted that Polanco is not being rushed into a full‑time first‑base role this year; instead, the organization will use the remaining games to gauge his readiness for the next campaign.
Outfielder Luis Robert Jr., after making his first major‑league start, has already moved from left field to center field, a shift that Stearns says reflects the club’s flexibility in shaping playing time.