Mets Back Mendoza Despite Poor Start

Despite the Mets' 7-19 April record and 10-21 overall mark, Stearns made clear the team doesn't view this as a manager problem. 'We don't intend to make a change,' he stated, putting focus on player performance rather than managerial decisions. chickenroad-game.rodeo

Mendoza is in the final guaranteed year of his three-year deal, with a club option for 2027. The team's struggles, particularly their 0-88 record when trailing after eight innings, have been attributed largely to player underperformance rather than managerial issues.