Andy Green Appointed Mets Manager
New York Mets remove interim tag and sign Andy Green to three-year contract
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Green’s three-year contract runs through the 2029 MLB season.
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The Mets’ decision represented a reversal from the club’s earlier plan: Green had initially said he was not particularly interested in managing beyond 2026, and president David Stearns had expected him to return to a front-office role after the season.
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Before taking the managerial job, Green served as the Mets’ senior vice president for player development in 2024; he previously worked as Milwaukee’s bench coach from 2020 through 2023 and began his MLB coaching career as Arizona’s third-base coach in 2015.
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Green has a personal connection to the franchise as a former Mets player, finishing his playing career with New York in 2009 after appearing in 140 games over four seasons with the Mets and Diamondbacks.
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In his statement accepting the permanent position, Green said he was “excited and humbled” and credited conversations with his wife and three daughters in deciding that the Mets job was “the right opportunity at the right time.”
The New York Mets have removed the interim tag from Andy Green and signed him to a three-year contract through 2029, making him the franchise's 26th manager. ABC7NY reported Green will lead the team after taking over on June 26 when Carlos Mendoza was fired. The 49-year-old posted a 37-38 record over 75 games, convincing president David Stearns to scrap plans for a broader managerial search.
Team owners Steve and Alex Cohen praised Green for bringing "discipline, accountability and positivity" to the clubhouse. WTOP noted that conversations with his wife and three daughters helped Green decide to accept the permanent role. Despite the improvement, the Mets finished last in the NL East at 71-85 and will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Green's Path From Player to Permanent Manager
Andy Green is no stranger to the Mets organization. USA Today reported he finished his playing career with New York in 2009 after appearing in 140 games over four seasons with the Mets and Diamondbacks. Before taking over as interim manager, Green spent 2024 as the team's senior vice president for player development. He previously worked as Milwaukee's bench coach from 2020 to 2023.
This is Green's second full-time managerial job. AP News noted he managed the San Diego Padres from 2016 to 2019, compiling a 274-366 record. His contract with the Mets gives him a fresh opportunity after that experience. The organization believes Green has the right qualities to turn the franchise around after missing the playoffs twice in a row.
A Reversal From Earlier Front-Office Plans
David Stearns originally expected Green to return to a front-office role after the 2024 season, not stay as manager. USA Today reported Green had initially said he was not particularly interested in managing beyond 2026. The sudden managerial success changed those calculations. Instead of searching for a new permanent manager, Stearns and the Cohens decided to extend Green's opportunity.
Green's family became a key factor in his decision-making. In his statement, Green said he was "excited and humbled" by the opportunity. He credited conversations with loved ones in concluding that the Mets job was "the right opportunity at the right time." WBAL noted the three-year deal runs through the 2029 MLB season, locking in the partnership for the foreseeable future.
Still a Playoff Miss Despite Improvement
Green's 37-38 interim record showed marked improvement over what came before. However, the Mets' full 71-85 season was not enough to save their playoff hopes. AP News reported the team finished last in the NL East and will miss the postseason for the second straight year. The ownership believes Green's steady hand will build toward future success rather than deliver it immediately.
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