Overview
- The Mets, whose president David Stearns said Friday they "don't intend to make a change," do not view the slide as a manager problem.
- Carlos Mendoza said he spoke with Stearns on Friday morning before the Angels series opener and said he feels support from owner Steve Cohen, Alex Cohen and the front office.
- New York carries an MLB-worst 10-21 record after losing 17 of 20 games during a skid that included a 12-game losing streak.
- Players including Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Devin Williams publicly backed Mendoza and said the results come down to their execution on the field.
- Team leaders cite a cold offense, shaky pitching and injuries to Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr. and Kodai Senga as key factors in the collapse.