Mets Secure Andy Green With Three-year Contract, Avoiding Outside Search

WHO:

[11 articles] - MLB.com - Andy Green, 49, has been named the permanent manager of the Mets after serving as interim manager since June.

[11 articles] - MLB.com - Devin Williams, 32, has been activated from the injured list after being on it since early August due to right shoulder inflammation.

MLB.com - Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen stated, “Andy has connected with and pushed our players to perform, despite the disappointment of the season.”

NY Post - Keith Hernandez expressed that he is “absolutely thrilled” with the Mets’ decision to hire Andy Green as their full-time manager.

IJR - Andy Green, 49, has been named the permanent manager of the Mets after serving as interim manager since June.

MLB.com - Andy Green has been named the full-time manager of the Mets.

MLB.com - Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen made a statement regarding Green's appointment.

MLB.com - Christian Scott, a 27-year-old pitcher for the Mets, has been placed on the injured list.

MLB.com - Devin Williams, a 32-year-old closer for the Mets, has been activated from the injured list.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Andy Green's new contract as the full-time manager of the Mets runs through the 2029 season.

MLB.com - Christian Scott's season ended with a 4-5 record and a 3.85 ERA in 23 starts, and he stands a strong chance of being in the Mets’ Opening Day rotation next season.

MLB.com - The Mets plan to use Devin Williams only two times or so over the season’s final six games, and he is under contract for two more seasons.

[11 articles] - MLB.com - Christian Scott, 27, was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation, ending his season.

[11 articles] - MLB.com - Scott's season ends with a 4-5 record and a 3.85 ERA in 23 starts, marking his first season since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024.

[11 articles] - MLB.com - The Mets plan to use Devin Williams in a scripted manner for the remainder of the season, limiting his appearances to about two times over the final six games.

MLB.com - Christian Scott's season ended with a 4-5 record and a 3.85 ERA in 23 starts, marking his first season since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024.

MLB.com - The Mets plan to use Devin Williams only two times or so over the season’s final six games.

NY Post - The Mets are moving forward with Andy Green as their manager, which is seen as a significant decision for the direction of the franchise heading into 2027.

MLB.com - Andy Green's contract as the full-time manager of the Mets is for three years.

MLB.com - Green stated, “When I accepted the interim role, I didn’t anticipate it becoming permanent, but the more time I spent with our players and staff, the clearer it became that this is where my passion and experience could make the greatest impact."

MLB.com - Christian Scott's season ended with a 4-5 record and a 3.85 ERA in 23 starts.

MLB.com - Devin Williams, who has a 4.66 ERA, is under contract for two more seasons.

Fox News - David Stearns skipped external interviews entirely and handed Andy Green a three-year deal after promising a full managerial search for the Mets.

IJR - Green guided the Mets to a 37-38 record during his interim tenure, which included navigating injuries and midseason roster changes.

MLB.com - Andy Green signed a three-year contract to become the full-time manager of the Mets.

MLB.com - Christian Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation, ending his season.

MLB.com - Scott finished the season with a 4-5 record and a 3.85 ERA in 23 starts.

MLB.com - The Mets plan to use Devin Williams in a scripted manner for the remainder of the season, limiting his appearances.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The announcements were made in Arlington, Texas, where the Mets were playing against the Rangers.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Andy Green took over as interim manager in late June.

MLB.com - The Mets are 31-28 since the All-Star break.

MLB.com - The Mets plan to use Williams only two times or so over the season’s final six games.

WHY:

[11 articles] - MLB.com - Team leadership expressed support for Green's ability to continue developing a young core of players.

NY Post - Prior to the announcement, there were expectations that Andy Green would return to the front office instead of being named the full-time manager.

NY Post - Before the announcement that the Mets were doing the right thing and giving Green the full-time job, their word was that they “expected” him to return to the front office.

IJR - Team leadership expressed support for Green's ability to continue developing a young core of players.

MLB.com - The Mets owners stated that they were seeking discipline, accountability, and positivity in their next manager, which they found in Green.

MLB.com - Green expressed that his passion and experience could make the greatest impact on the team.

HOW:

MLB.com - Andy Green was appointed after leading the Mets to a 37-38 record as interim manager, taking over from Carlos Mendoza.

MLB.com - Green was appointed after leading the Mets to a 37-38 record as interim manager.

The New York Mets have officially signed Andy Green to a new contract as their full-time manager, which will keep him with the team through the 2029 season. Pitcher Christian Scott wrapped up his season with a record of four wins and five losses, along with a 3.85 ERA in 23 starts, and he is likely to be part of the Mets’ Opening Day rotation next season. Meanwhile, the team plans to utilize Devin Williams sparingly, expecting to use him only about two times over the final six games of the season, and he remains under contract for two more seasons.