"John Gibbons had two stints as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Gibbons was the Blue Jays manager in 2004 and stayed in that role for four years until 2008. He returned ahead of the 2013 season and helped lead the Blue Jays to two very successful seasons in 2015 and 2016 when the Blue Jays made the ALCS in both years."
"Gibbons decided to leave his role as bench coach of the Mets after what turned into a brutal year in the 'Big Apple' for everyone, including Gibbons. At one point in June, the Mets had a 45-24 record and were leading the division. The Mets made the big splash of the offseason when they signed Juan Soto, and it seemed like the stars were aligning for a team who hasn't won the World Series since 1986."
"The Mets finished with 83 wins and missed the 2025 postseason completely. The Mets collapse in 2025 is arguably one of the the worst in MLB history. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was under fire during the cold stretch during the summer. Had Mendoza been fired, Gibbons may have been a candidate to replace him with his managerial experience. Now, Gibbons is looking for another position at 63 years old after deciding to leave the Mets."
John Gibbons served two stints as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, first from 2004 through 2008 and then returning before the 2013 season. He managed the Blue Jays through successful 2015 and 2016 seasons when the team reached the ALCS both years. Gibbons remained with Toronto until he was let go after the 2018 season and afterward served in various MLB coaching roles. Ahead of the 2024 season, the New York Mets hired Gibbons as bench coach for one season. Gibbons left the Mets after the team's dramatic 2025 collapse, and he is now seeking another position at age 63.
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