Carlos Mendoza admits his Mets ‘seat was hot’ during losing skid— and knows fate is ‘out of my hands’
Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets, acknowledged that his position felt precarious during the team's recent losing streak. Despite the pressure, he emphasized his commitment to the team and his positive relationships with the Mets' ownership. Mendoza remains focused on improving the team's performance, understanding that results are ultimately what matter in his role.
- ▪Carlos Mendoza admitted that his seat felt hot during the Mets' 12-game losing streak in April.
- ▪The Mets have recently won five of their last seven games, including a victory that prevented a sweep by the Mariners.
- ▪Mendoza understands the business aspect of baseball and the expectations that come with managing a high-profile team.
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MLB New York Mets Carlos Mendoza admits his Mets ‘seat was hot’ during losing skid— and knows fate is ‘out of my hands’ By Christian Arnold Published June 3, 2026, 9:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The scorching days of summer still aren’t upon us, but for Carlos Mendoza, things were getting hot amid the Mets’ struggles early this season. The Amazin’s have won five of their last seven games, including a victory on Wednesday to prevent a Mariners sweep, but during a 12-game losing streak in April and as other MLB managers were being canned, Mendoza acknowledged his seat felt warm.
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