David Ross, former Chicago Cubs manager, expressed interest in returning to a managerial role in Major League Baseball, mentioning the New York Mets as a potential destination. Ross spoke Sunday at Fenway Park ahead of the Yankees-Red Sox game, revealing that he would welcome the opportunity if the Mets’ managerial position becomes available after the current season.

Ross managed the Cubs for four seasons, during which time Andy Green served as his bench coach. Green is presently the Mets manager, having taken over after the team dismissed Carlos Mendoza. Ross acknowledged that Green is expected to return to a front office role with the Mets following this season but suggested that Green’s competitive nature might influence him to remain in a field position.

Currently working as an analyst for ESPN, Ross noted that while his name is often linked to managerial vacancies throughout the league, he did not receive any offers last offseason. He emphasized that any future managerial opportunity would need to be a good fit, highlighting the importance of alignment with the team’s front office, ownership, and organizational commitment to winning.

“Managing is all about the fit,” Ross said. “The fit with the front office, ownership and their commitment to winning. All those things are valuable and after having some experience managing before, it would have to be a fit.”

Ross indicated willingness to engage in discussions should the Mets reach out, signaling his continued interest in returning to baseball’s dugout.