The New York Mets are expected to enter the 2027 season with a new manager, as interim leader Andy Green has expressed a desire to return to his previous role within the organization’s farm system. Green took over managerial duties in late June following the firing of Carlos Mendoza and led the team through the remainder of the season, compiling a 37-38 record despite a midseason roster overhaul that saw the departure of eight major-league players, including much of the bullpen.
Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has affirmed the organization’s intention to maintain Green in a developmental capacity after the season, opening the door for other candidates to assume the full-time managerial position. Among the front-runners is Carlos Beltrán, a former Mets player and current special assistant in the team’s front office. Beltrán’s connection to the franchise runs deep; he played seven seasons with New York from 2005 to 2011 and was recently inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Mets cap. On September 19, the team honored him by retiring his No. 15, making him the ninth player to receive that distinction.
Despite his popularity among fans and players, Beltrán did not confirm whether he will pursue the managerial vacancy. Speaking before his number was retired at Citi Field, he emphasized the significant personal commitment that managing requires and highlighted his current priorities, including family and his involvement with the Carlos Beltrán Academy in Puerto Rico. “Being a manager in Major League Baseball is a huge commitment—a very, very huge commitment,” Beltrán said. “I’m not saying that I’m not willing to take that commitment, but right now, at the position where I am today in life, I love to be a dad. I love to be a husband. I love to be involved with the Carlos Beltran Academy in Puerto Rico. And being a manager, you will not be able to do that full time.”
Beltrán’s past association with the Mets’ managerial role is complicated. He was hired as the team's manager in November 2019 but was dismissed two months later amid MLB’s investigation into the 2017 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, in which he was the only player named. Since then, Beltrán has returned to the organization in an advisory role, supporting players and staff.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor expressed confidence in Beltrán’s potential as a manager, noting his respect within the game and ability to connect with players. “He’s somebody that is very respected, but to be a manager, it’s not all about respect. It’s about knowing the game and making the right moves at the right time and connecting with players. I think he can do all those [things],” Lindor said.
Owner Steve Cohen has indicated openness to considering Green as a managerial candidate but has previously acknowledged the interim manager’s expressed desire to return to the front office. Cohen stressed the importance of finding a manager capable of motivating players and navigating the highs and lows inherent in baseball.
The Mets concluded their 2026 campaign on September 21 with a 7-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, finishing with a 71-85 record and missing the playoffs for a second straight year. With the offseason underway, hiring a permanent manager remains one of the organization’s top priorities as it seeks to rebuild and compete in the coming seasons.