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Mariners Had Interest In Carlos Mendoza For Managerial Opening

Former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was hired by the Phillies to be their third base coach earlier this week. Philadelphia wasn’t the only team pursuing him, though. Jorge Castillo of ESPN reports that Mendoza was in the mix for the…

By Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:53 AM

Key Things to Know

Carlos Mendoza was considered for the Seattle Mariners' managerial vacancy before withdrawing his name.
Mendoza chose instead to join the Philadelphia Phillies as their third base and infield coach.
Former Mariners manager Dan Wilson will not return to the club for the 2027 season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was in the mix for the Seattle Mariners' managerial vacancy before withdrawing his name, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo. Mendoza opted instead to join the Philadelphia Phillies as their third base and infield coach, replacing Anthony Contreras. The Mets had fired Mendoza earlier in late June after the team fell 13 games under .500.

Seattle is seeking a new skipper after Dan Wilson announced he would not return for 2027. Following decisions by Mendoza and Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo to sign elsewhere, former Houston Astros manager Joe Espada remains a prominent known candidate for the Mariners' vacancy.

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