Mets Lock In Andy Green, Turn to Offseason To-Do List
The short version
- Andy Green was named the Mets' full-time manager after serving on an interim basis.
- Steve Cohen wants to add front office voices this winter, not necessarily a GM.
- The Mets must fill the VP of player development vacancy left by Green.
- First base (-0.9 WAR) and second base (-0.2 fWAR) were weak spots in 2026.
- The rotation has young arms but could add a frontline starter.
With Andy Green named full-time manager, the Mets head into the winter facing decisions at first base, second base, in the front office and atop the rotation.
The New York Mets removed one major offseason question on Tuesday by naming Andy Green their full-time manager. Green had been serving on an interim basis after previously holding the role of vice president of player development. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said the familiarity of knowing the leadership structure heading into spring is important and comforting for players.
Owner Steve Cohen said on SNY's broadcast last weekend that the club plans to add voices to the front office this winter, though not necessarily a general manager. Cohen said the goal is to bring in additional perspectives from people skilled at evaluating talent or with prior front office experience.
With Green staying in the dugout, the Mets must fill his old player development role. Stearns said the team will consider both internal and external candidates and expects to work through the decision in the coming weeks and months.
First base remains a problem area. Entering Tuesday, the Mets had produced -0.9 WAR at the position, second worst in baseball, with a .688 OPS and 91 wRC+. Jared Young's breakout summer offers one possible in-house answer, possibly in a platoon. Second base is also a concern, with the Mets the only MLB team with negative fWAR at the position despite Marcus Semien being under contract for two more seasons.
The rotation features young homegrown arms including Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, Zac Thornton and Jonah Tong, but the Mets could pursue a true No. 1 starter to headline the staff, via free agency or trade.
