Under manager Carlos Mendoza, the Mets have finalized their 2026 coaching roster, combining new hires with promoted internal talent.

As the New York Mets' 2025 season was unraveling down the stretch in September, several insiders began speculating about potential issues within the team's lock

The Mets finalized manager Carlos Mendoza’s 2026 coaching staff on Wednesday, adding several internal promotions to a string of outside hires. Among those bumped up from the Minor Leagues include new assistant pitching coach Dan McKinney,

Rounding out the staff is Gilbert Gomez as the First Base and Outfield Coach Gomez managed High-A Brooklyn last season, and has been in the Mets’ organization since 2018, managing and coaching in the lower levels of the Mets’ system and has also managed internationally in the Dominican Winter League.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi as Mets overlooked Cedric Mullins, Ryan Helsley concerns at trade deadline. Two of the biggest moves the New York Mets made at the trade deadline last summer ultimately back fired in Cedric Mullins and Ryan Helsley.

Frankie Montas’ turbulent Mets tenure will end after only nine appearances. The Mets designated Montas for assignment on Tuesday, cutting ties with a player who wasn’t going to be healthy enough to pitch anyway.

Passan reports that the Pirates were willing to sign first baseman Josh Naylor for more than twice the franchise's previous record free-agent deal (currently $39 million) before he opted to return to the Mariners on a five-year, $92.5 million contract. Pittsburgh is known to have interest in DH Kyle Schwarber, among others.

Cubs free agent Kyle Tucker will end up with the biggest contract from MLB free agency, and both New York-based teams will be in the running.

Former MLB left-hander and Cy Young Award winner Randy Jones died Tuesday at age 75. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Jones, the San Diego Padres’ first-ever Cy Young Award winner, finished his career with the Mets.

The Mets filled out the rest of their coaching staff on Wednesday, including hiring Justin Willard as pitching coach.

Los Mets de Nueva York completaron el resto de su cuerpo técnico el miércoles, incluyendo la contratación de Troy Snitker como entrenador de bateo y Justin Willard como entrenador de lanzadores.

Keeping Pete Alonso around just got much tougher for the Mets. When the Mariners signed Josh Naylor early in free agency, Alonso's price tag and value went way up.