Heading into the 2026 offseason, the New York Mets were expected to begin a long process searching for a manager. If you count Carlos Beltran, the Mets have hired five managers since Terry Collins last managed in 2017. Collins was Mets skipper for eight seasons. However, they now have a sixth, and it’s Andy Green. SNY’s Chelsea Janes first reported the news on Tuesday, and the Mets later made it official.

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Green will take over as the full-time manager and has signed a new three-year extension. He was in the Mets front office before New York fired their most recent full-time manager, Carlos Mendoza. Green took over as interim manager, and it was the first time he had been the head of a clubhouse since his days with the San Diego Padres. Green managed the Padres from 2016-2019, compiling a 274-366 record. He was fired before the end of the 2019 season. Now, with the Mets, Green gets another shot.

Originally when Green took the interim role, he did so expecting to return to the front office after the year. He said over his tenure, though, he realized “this is where my passion and experience could make the greatest impact.” Then after consulting with his family, he said this was “the right opportunity at the right time.”

Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said of the decision:

“Andy has connected with and pushed our players to perform, despite the disappointment of the season. Over the last several months he has brought discipline, accountability and positivity to the clubhouse, attributes we were seeking in our next manager. We want to congratulate Andy, his wife, Jessica, and their three daughters. We are excited for his continued leadership in the dugout.”

Mets President of Baseball Operations, David Stearns:

“Over the course of the season, it became evident that the next manager of the New York Mets was already in place. Andy has demonstrated strong leadership qualities and a unique ability to forge connections with our emerging core and distinguished veterans. I look forward to continuing our great partnership as we turn toward the 2027 season.”

Player Reactions

Since Green has been the interim manager, there’s been a lot of positivity surrounding Green in the clubhouse. His connection to players as been his biggest strength. SNY’s Steve Gelbs says one player told him that Green is the best manager he’s ever played for. Per Janes, Bo Bichette had high praise for Green. Probably the biggest endorsement was going to come from Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Janes spoke to both last weekend.

Francisco Lindor:

“I have a lot of respect for Andy. I think he’s been good at the role that he’s got right now. Not necessarily the role of managing, because I didn’t see his role this year as to manage. His role, right now, was to come in and bring light, bring ownership, bring respect, and bring accountability. He’s succeeded at it. In-game stuff, plays and all that stuff? He’s made good moves, but I don’t judge him on those things. I don’t really care about that. He was put in here more to bring light to the players, to bring accountability, to bring respect, to bring self-awareness. And that’s what he brought into the role he’s in right now.”

Juan Soto:

“I think he’s been good. Andy has his personality, he’s great. I feel like he’s a guy who is on top of everything. He pays attention to every single detail and stuff like that. I really like that. He’s been open with me and talking to me about a lot of stuff.”

Green’s Begins Tenure as Full-Time Manager

Green was the Chicago Cubs’ bench coach from 2020-2023. In 2024, he joined the Mets front office as Senior Vice President for Player Development. Since becoming interim manager, the Mets are 37-38 overall and are 31-28 since the All-Star break.

Since Collins, the Mets have struggled with stability at manager. Mickey Callaway, Luis Rojas, and Buck Showalter all went just two seasons in the dugout. Mendoza got two full seasons before being fired in mid-June of this season. Beltran had the job briefly in 2020 but was fired due to being part of the Houston Astros cheating scandal and never managed a game. Green will look to give the Mets that stability they’ve desperately needed. The Mets also hope it can result in wins for a 2027 season with a lot at stake.