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Mets president David Stearns defends Carlos Mendoza amid nightmare 7-13 start
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The New York Mets have had a disastrous beginning to the 2026 MLB season, heightening the scrutiny on the organizations president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza. Mired in a nine-game losing streak and sitting at 7–13, the team has sparked growing concern throughout the organization.
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Stearns addressed the mounting pressure before Friday's game at Wrigley Field, making clear his continued confidence in Mendoza's leadership. Despite the disappointing results, the Mets' president of baseball operations emphasized that the manager is guiding the team effectively and putting players in position to succeed.
During the skid, the Mets have struggled on both sides of the ball, allowing 56 runs while their lineup has produced just 16—barely averaging two runs per game. Over the nine-game stretch, they have been shut out multiple times and endured a 20-inning scoreless drought, entering Friday's loss to the Cubs with a .175/.213/.257 slash line that underscores how rarely they are reaching base or driving the ball with authority.
According to an Associated Press report published on theScore, Stearns publicly supported Mendoza while acknowledging the team's ongoing issues.
"I think Mendy's doing a very good job," he said. "I think, Mendy is putting players in positions to succeed. And we need to go out and play better."
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Stearns stressed preparation and effort over short-term results, identifying the lack of hitting as the primary concern. He noted that the lineup has appeared stagnant, largely due to limited activity on the bases, but maintained confidence in the team's daily work and approach.
The situation worsened Friday night as the Chicago Cubs took down the Mets 12–4 . Chicago hit three home runs, while Kodai Senga surrendered seven runs in another difficult outing, falling to 0–3 on the season with an 8.83 ERA.
Still, the Mets president framed the losing streak as part of a longer season. He expressed confidence that the roster's experience will help the team respond, using adversity to build resilience and define its identity moving forward.
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