Mets Back Mendoza Despite Poor Start

David Stearns, Mets' general manager, stated on Friday that the organization does not view the team's poor performance as a manager problem. 'We know our record is not what we want, and we know we are capable of more. We don't view this as a manager problem, and we don't intend to make a change,' Stearns told MLB.com. The announcement comes as the team sits at 10-21 following a 7-19 April and a 12-game losing streak.

Mendoza is in the final guaranteed year of his three-year deal, which includes a club option for 2027. The statement puts the focus back on the players to improve their performance, particularly in games where they trail, as the team has a 0-88 record when trailing after eight innings. grenadier.co.za