Former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has spoken publicly for the first time since joining the Philadelphia Phillies, the team's National League East rival. Mendoza, who was photographed managing the Mets during a June 1, 2026 game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, has made the cross-division move to Philadelphia.
The managerial switch represents a significant shift in the NL East landscape. Mendoza had been at the helm of the Mets during the 2026 season before departing for the Phillies organization. His comments, reported by Forbes contributor Peter Chawaga on November 7, 2026, mark his first public remarks since the transition was announced.
