The Mets announced a series of changes to its coaching staff Tuesday morning.
Pitching coach Dan Warthen will not return as pitching coach in 2018, a role he has held in the organization since 2008.
The 64-year-old has been offered another position with the organization.
Noah Syndergaard, who has been a big proponent of the Mets retaining Warthen, was upset when there were talks of the Mets not retaining him.
“There’s no way he can be responsible for injuries,” Sydnergaard said. “I was just shocked and thought it was honestly bullshit when I saw it. I know we had an unfortunate season but he’s definitely not the one to blame for it.
“I think it’s pretty unfair, especially because I know how much he’s helped me not only as a pitcher but as a man as well. He’s a huge key and huge piece in our development and our success.”
In addition to Warthen, Ray Ramirez will not return next season. He has held the role of head trainer since the 2005 campaign and has been with the organization since 1983.
The remainder of the strength and conditioning staff will return next year. Last week, it was reported that Ramirez would be returning to the team.
The Mets had 28 players hit the disabled list this season which was tied for third in the major leagues.
New York also announced that hitting coach Kevin Long, assistant hitting coach Pat Roessler and third base coach Glenn Sherlock will return to the team in 2018.
Long has also been a candidate for Mets manager, a search that reportedly could last into next month.
Lastly, bench coach Dick Scott, bullpen coach Ricky Bones and first base coach Tom Goodwin will be given permission to speak to other teams pending a new manager. However, it is unlikely Scott will return regardless, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
DiComo adds that the front office wants the manager to have some say of his staff.
Scott has held the role of bench coach since 2016, while Tom Goodwin became the first base coach in 2012 and Ricky Bones bullpen coach the same year.
