Overview
- The front office said Friday it will keep the manager in place after a 10-21 start that included a 12-game losing streak.
- Team leaders cite a dead offense and injuries to Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. as primary causes.
- ESPN and MLB.com report the Mets have begun trade talks for bats, with pitchers Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes reportedly off-limits.
- The decision lands as the Red Sox and Phillies already fired Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, adding pressure on New York to act.
- No MLB team has made the playoffs after a 12-game skid, so any turnaround likely hinges on healthier stars and near-term roster moves during the nine-game West Coast trip.