Carlos Mendoza takes responsibility for Mets’ season collapse

In the United States, the New York Mets concluded their season on a disappointing note by suffering a shutout loss to the Miami Marlins in their final regular-season game. This loss finalized a challenging year for the team, which had experienced a strong start before facing a dramatic decline in form. After achieving a peak record of 21 games above .500 in mid-June, the Mets' season unraveled due to various factors including injuries to key pitchers and ineffective performances by players who were brought in during the trade deadline. As a result, the hopes set on the team following a significant off-season of acquisitions were dashed. Coach Carlos Mendoza found himself under intense scrutiny as questions arose regarding his job security in light of the team's disappointing performance. With another year remaining on his contract, Mendoza publicly acknowledged his role in the team's collapse. He stated simply, 'I’m responsible' in response to the media's inquiries following the loss. His willingness to take ownership is seen as a significant move, even as fans and analysts debate whether he should remain at the helm given the circumstances. Reports after the game suggested that the Mets organization, led by president of baseball operations David Stearns and owner Steve Cohen, had no immediate plans to part ways with Mendoza. Sources indicated that any decision to change managers would require a series of events that were not in play at the time, suggesting that they might consider the injuries and trade-deadline acquisitions as contributing factors that were not under Mendoza's control. Despite the disappointing end to the season, it appears that Mendoza will not be dismissed outright, but the coaching staff may face notable changes as the team reevaluates its strategy heading into the offseason. Ultimately, it seems the manager understands the pressures of the job, recognizing that high expectations come with the territory in such a competitive environment. Moving forward, the Mets will need to regroup and find ways to address the issues that led to their collapse if they hope to achieve greater success in the upcoming season.