Mets Remove Interim Tag, Sign Andy Green to Three-Year Deal

The New York Mets hired Andy Green to a three-year contract through 2029 after he led the team to a 37-38 record as interim manager.

The New York Mets announced Tuesday that Andy Green has been hired as the franchise's 26th manager on a three-year contract running through the 2029 season. The move removes the interim tag from the 49-year-old, who took over the dugout in late June after the club fired Carlos Mendoza. At the time of Mendoza's dismissal, New York held a 34-47 record; under Green, the team has gone 37-38 despite trading eight major leaguers prior to the trade deadline.

Green previously served as the Mets' vice president of player development and initially intended to return to the front office to spend time with his family. However, he informed president of baseball operations David Stearns of his interest in the permanent role earlier this month. The appointment comes as the Mets prepare for their final road trip against the Texas Rangers with six games remaining in the schedule.

Though the Mets carried the second-highest payroll in MLB, the season was hampered by injuries to stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Despite these setbacks, the team saw the emergence of rookie foundational pillars Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, both of whom are projected to finish in the top four for National League Rookie of the Year voting. Green brings prior managerial experience to the role, having led the San Diego Padres to a 274-366 record between 2016 and 2019 before serving as the Chicago Cubs' bench coach.