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Mets looking to interview Cubs’ John Mallee about joining coaching staff: report

The Mets are reportedly interested in interviewing John Mallee about a position on manager Andy Green's coaching staff.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:54 PM
Mets looking to interview Cubs’ John Mallee about joining coaching staff: report
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Mets want to interview Chicago Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee for a coaching staff position.
  • Mallee has previously served as a hitting coach for the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies.
  • The Cubs led Major League Baseball in OPS, slugging percentage, runs, and RBI during the past season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Mets are reportedly interested in interviewing Chicago Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee for a spot on manager Andy Green's coaching staff. Mallee has spent the past three seasons in Chicago and previously worked as a hitting coach for the Astros, Cubs, and Phillies, as well as an assistant with the Angels.

Mallee and Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly helped Chicago lead Major League Baseball in several offensive categories last season, including OPS, slugging, and runs. The Mets are restructuring their staff under president of baseball operations David Stearns, having recently dismissed director of hitting Jeff Albert.

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