"The New York Mets are shaking up their coaching staff after falling short of the postseason despite fielding baseball's most expensive roster. Manager Carlos Mendoza will return in 2025, but several coaches are out, the team announced Friday. Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez, and third base coach Mike Sarbaugh will not be back. Bench coach John Gibbons has resigned, while longtime catching coach Glenn Sherlock is retiring."
"Hefner's dismissal comes despite progress from some pitchers. Left-hander David Peterson delivered a breakout season in 2024 with 10 wins and a 2.90 ERA. Sean Manaea matched his career high with 12 victories last year, but his ERA climbed to 5.64 in 15 appearances this season after a strong 2024. Pitching and defense were glaring issues for the Mets, who collapsed after a 45-24 start and stumbled to a 38-55 finish over their final 93 games."
The New York Mets announced multiple coaching departures while retaining manager Carlos Mendoza for 2025. Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez, and third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh will not return. Bench coach John Gibbons resigned and longtime catching coach Glenn Sherlock is retiring. The team noted some pitching progress, including David Peterson's breakout 2024 and Sean Manaea's 12 wins, but overall pitching and defense collapsed after a 45-24 start, producing a 38-55 finish. The lineup underperformed despite adding Juan Soto on a record contract that pushed payroll and luxury tax obligations higher. Several assistant coaches are expected to remain.
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