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Fired Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza spurned Mariners’ managerial opening for lesser Phillies role

The former Mets skipper's disappointing finish in Queens did not keep him out of the running for another managerial gig.

By Mark Suleymanov · New York Post

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:40 PM

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Carlos Mendoza withdrew from consideration for Seattle's managerial vacancy to become Philadelphia's infield and third base coach.
Mendoza was previously fired by the Mets after starting the season with a 34-47 record.
The Mariners had an opening after parting ways with former manager Dan Wilson at season's end.

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Former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza withdrew from consideration for the Seattle Mariners' vacant managerial job to join the Philadelphia Phillies as their third base and infield coach. Mendoza was dismissed by the Mets midseason following a 34-47 start, concluding a tenure where he compiled a 206-199 record over two-and-a-half seasons in Queens.

Mendoza joins manager Don Mattingly's revamped coaching staff in Philadelphia following the departure of infield coach Bobby Dickerson. His primary responsibilities will include improving a defense that ranked seventh-worst in MLB, specifically working with shortstop Trea Turner following Turner's difficult defensive campaign.

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