Mets' David Stearns takes hard stance on Carlos Mendoza's job security

New York Mets front office executive David Stearns got honest about manager Carlos Mendoza's job security.

Dec 12, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; New York Mets general manager David Stearns speaks to the media during a Juan Soto introductory press conference at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

When the New York Mets hired longtime Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza in November 2023, some eyebrows were raised among the Mets' fan base.

Not only did Mendoza have zero experience as a big league manager, but he also had a relatively unheralded professional coaching career, at least when compared to some of the other top candidates for the position. However, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns clearly saw something in Mendoza.

And Stearns' faith immediately paid dividends, as Mendoza led the Mets to an extremely impressive second half of the 2024 MLB season, which ended up with New York making it to their first NLCS appearance since the 2015 campaign.

Aug 20, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) stands in the dugout before a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images | Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

There was a lot of hype around Mendoza after this 2024 season ended, and expectations were high regarding how far he could take the team in 2025 — especially after some of the offseason moves New York made, such as re-signing slugger Pete Alonso, acquiring Juan Soto via the biggest contract in sports history, and adding starting pitchers like Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea (the latter of whom re-signed as well).

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And the hype appeared to be validated once the Mets started the 2025 season off with one of baseball's best records.

However, a lot of changed since that early season success.

Since starting 45-24, the New York Mets are 19-34. The only team with a worse record in that timespan is Washington at 19-35.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 16, 2025

David Stearns Speaks About Carlos Mendoza's Mets Job Security

New York has been one of baseball's worst teams over the past several months. While they still have a solid 70-61 record heading into their August 26 game against the Philadelphia Phillies, much of this is owed to that aforementioned early-season success. They have since conceded the NL East lead to the Phillies and will now have to produce a solid month if they're to earn an NL Wild Card spot.

Given the Mets' slide, some questions have come up about whether Mendoza is on the hot seat. However, David Stearns shut this down during an August 26 episode of The Show: A NY Post baseball podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman.

"Oh yeah. Mendy's doing a great job. He and I have a very good relationship. I think he's the right person for this job," Stearns said when asked whether it's safe to say Mendoza will be the Mets' coach next season, per an X post from New York Post Sports.

David Stearns said on "The Show" podcast today with @Joelsherman1 and @JonHeyman that Carlos Mendoza will be back next season as manager of the Mets. pic.twitter.com/qrWdPkyfk6

— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) August 26, 2025

Stearns added, "I really enjoy working with him. And so, absolutely. Mendy is a very talented, skilled manager. He's a very good communicator. And I've enjoyed my hime with him."

Clearly Mets fans don't have to stress that they'll have another manager in 2026, regardless of how this current Mets campaign concludes.