Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, replacing him with Andy Green

The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday and replaced him with Andy Green after the team started 34-47 with a six-game losing streak, falling 15 games behind the NL East leader despite opening the season with baseball's highest payroll at $358 million. The reporting is sourced from direct statements by Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns, with factual details about Mendoza's three-year record (206-199) and Green's background, meeting the standards of wire service reporting that AP News corroborates. Independent coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and other outlets confirms the basic facts and context of the firing, with no material discrepancies in the reporting. Watch for how the team performs under Green's management and whether high-profile roster moves or front-office changes follow, given Cohen's stated commitment to delivering a championship-caliber team.