Mets interview Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza for manager job: report

New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza watches the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

by: Gerard Musci

Posted: Nov 1, 2023 / 02:15 PM EDT

Updated: Nov 1, 2023 / 04:26 PM EDT

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York Mets are looking for a new manager, with all signs pointing to Craig Counsell. But according to the New York Post, the Mets have interviewed New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza for their open managerial position.

Mendoza has been the Yankees bench coach under manager Aaron Boone for the past four seasons.

The Venezuela native appeared in 28 major league games as a player with the Mets and Colorado Rockies.

The Mets are searching for a new manager following the departure of Buck Showalter at the end of the season.

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