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By Jon Paul Hoornstra
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When the New York Mets fired Carlos Mendoza and made Andy Green their interim manager on June 24, president of baseball operations David Stearns said Green would return to a front-office role after the 2026 season, and the Mets would conduct a full search for a permanent manager.
That search — assuming it ever took place — led the Mets to a surprising choice to become their permanent manager on Tuesday, Sept. 22: Andy Green.
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“This wasn’t something I was running to,” Green said at the time. “This felt more like a responsibility than an opportunity.”
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Something changed in the meantime. It was not the Mets' place in the standings.
The Mets were 34-47 when Mendoza was fired. Through Monday, they're 37-38 under Green, on pace to finish last in the National League East despite beginning the season with MLB's highest-paid roster.
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Green's only previous managing experience came in San Diego from 2016-19. The Padres went 274-366 and finished with a losing record in all four seasons under Green. He took a player-development job with the Mets in part to be able to spend more time with his three daughters.
The Mets' brass were impressed by the player development that took place under Green.
“Andy has connected with and pushed our players to perform, despite the disappointment of the season,” Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. “Over the last several months he has brought discipline, accountability and positivity to the clubhouse, attributes we were seeking in our next manager."
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Green, 49, received a three-year contract.
“When I accepted the interim role, I didn’t anticipate it becoming permanent, but the more time I spent with our players and staff, the clearer it became that this is where my passion and experience could make the greatest impact," Green said in a statement.
The Mets visit the Texas Rangers for the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday. They have six regular season games remaining.
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