The Mets are close to naming a new manager because top candidate Craig Counsell is expected to choose a team within the next few days, a league source with direct knowledge of the process said Sunday morning.
Counsell has interviewed with the Mets and Cleveland Guardians, and could also return to Milwaukee. Cleveland is said to be a strong contender for his services, as well.
During the Mets’ interview process, Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza has also emerged as a very strong candidate. Mendoza has interviewed well this offseason in Cleveland and San Francisco. He is also interviewing this weekend with San Diego.
The only scenario that could seemingly delay the Mets’ process beyond this week is if both Counsell and Mendoza take jobs elsewhere.