Overview
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Mets and Antoan Richardson failed to agree on a new deal as his contract nears expiration, and he is expected to leave.
- Under Richardson, the Mets went 147-for-165 on steals (89%) with a record 39 consecutive successful attempts, and Juan Soto logged a career-high 38 steals to tie for the NL lead.
- SNY reporting indicates the club pushed to retain him, while he is expected to explore opportunities elsewhere as multiple teams reshape staffs.
- Troy Snitker has been hired as hitting coach, Jeff Albert was elevated to director of hitting, and Kai Correa joined as bench coach.
- Assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel returned to the Yankees, catching coach Glenn Sherlock retired, and vacancies remain after departures that included pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh.