Andy Green has been named interim manager of the New York Mets following the dismissal of Carlos Mendoza after a six-game losing streak left the team with a 34-47 record. The announcement was made just before the Mets faced the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on Friday. Green, 48, who recently served as the senior vice president of player development for the Mets, accepted the role after being approached by president of baseball operations David Stearns.

Green brings extensive baseball experience, including a four-year playing career in Major League Baseball and a managerial stint with the San Diego Padres from 2016 to 2019. He also served as the Chicago Cubs’ bench coach from 2020 to 2023 before joining the Mets’ front office in November 2023. Despite a sub-.500 managerial record with the Padres, much of that tenure took place with a rebuilding team. Stearns emphasized that Green’s broad range of experiences equips him with a fresh perspective to guide the Mets through the remainder of the season.

“This felt like a responsibility more than an opportunity once it was made known to me,” Green said ahead of his first game managing the Mets. “Given my life experience, I believed I was best positioned to help over the next three months and to see what we can get done as a group.” Green stressed his intention to foster an environment of authenticity, consistency, and collaboration, encouraging players to focus on each day’s game rather than dwelling on past setbacks or future expectations.

Shortstop Francisco Lindor described Green as “a buttoned-up guy” well-versed in the game’s various philosophies and challenges. Lindor noted that Green understands his role is not to replace Mendoza’s legacy but to help the team move forward.

Veteran Mets manager Terry Collins, who led the team from 2011 to 2017 and had professional ties with Green dating back to Green’s minor league playing days, expressed confidence in Green’s ability to contribute positively during his interim tenure. Collins highlighted Green’s intensity and knowledge of the game, qualities he believes may benefit the Mets during this difficult stretch. “Maybe that’s what they need,” Collins said. He acknowledged the success of Mendoza in turning the team around earlier in the season but added that sometimes a change in leadership can provide a needed jolt.

Collins also recalled Green’s competitive nature, referencing a 2017 incident involving an on-field confrontation with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts that resulted in Roberts’ suspension. He suggested that Green’s intensity and work ethic could resonate with a roster facing challenges.

Stearns confirmed that Green will return to his player development role after the 2026 season, underscoring the interim nature of the appointment. The Mets plan to conduct a comprehensive search for a permanent manager once the season concludes. Until then, Green will be responsible for steering a veteran, high-profile roster that still harbors hopes of contention.

“Guys play their best when they play with joy… when you can cultivate that type of an environment,” Green said. While acknowledging the absence of a quick fix, he expressed optimism about creating a supportive atmosphere to help players perform at their best.

The Mets enter the final months of the season with Green tasked with stabilizing the team’s performance and preparing it for whatever direction the organization takes in the offseason.