The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday morning, and named Andy Green his interim replacement.
Here’s everything you need to know about Green…
His move recent role
Green comes down from the Mets’ front office, having served as the team’s Vice President for Player Development since before the 2024 season. In that role he oversaw the entire farm system and minor league operations.
Past managerial experience
Green does have some experience in the managers’ seat, having perviously served as the head man for the Padres for close to three seasons until he was fired late in the 2019 campaign.
San Diego was in the midst of a rebuild during his time there, and he led them to a 274-366 record.
Following his departure he joined David Ross‘ staff as the Cubs’ bench coach, a role that he filled until Chicago decided to bring in Craig Counsell to replace Ross, ultimately bringing him to the Big Apple.
Playing career
Green was drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 24th round of the 2000 MLB Draft. He was a consistent .300 hitter throughout his journey through the minors, and ended up making his big-league debut during the 2004 season.
Green, a utility man, never quite stuck as a regular in the majors and ended up taking his talents over to Japan, where he played for the Nippon Ham Fighters for a year.
He spent time in the Reds organization upon his return to the States, then ended up back at the big-league level with the Mets for a very brief stint during the 2009 season.
Green logged just 46 hits in 230 at-bats during his four MLB seasons.
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