Mets Mired in Home Losing Streak: Is a Managerial Change Coming?

By Oliver Wiener August 08, 2025 09:59

The New York Mets are currently grappling with a troubling home losing streak that threatens to overshadow their 2025 campaign and has sparked growing speculation about a potential managerial change. After starting the season strong at Citi Field, where they held a solid 38-20 record, the Mets have stumbled recently, losing several key games at home and raising concerns about the team’s direction under manager Carlos Mendoza.

The Mets’ recent slump includes dropping multiple series against divisional rivals such as the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Since mid-June, they have lost nine of ten games overall, with an alarming number of those defeats coming at home. The Mets are averaging just three runs per game in this stretch, a steep drop considering the offensive firepower on their roster. In six of their last eight games, they have scored two or fewer runs hardly the production expected from a team featuring stars like Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Lindor.

Manager Carlos Mendoza has publicly addressed the offensive struggles, highlighting a high chase rate as a major culprit. The Mets have been chasing about 30 percent of pitches outside the strike zone during their skid well above the league average of about 28 percent which has led to early deficits and disrupted their at-bats. Mendoza pointed out the influence of poor plate discipline, citing rookie Ronny Mauricio’s chase rate of over 50 percent and Pete Alonso’s recent slump as critical concerns. Even Juan Soto, typically the team's most disciplined hitter, has faltered in the zone control during recent games.

Beyond the offensive woes, the Mets are facing questions about clubhouse morale and overall team cohesion, factors that often weigh heavily on managerial evaluations. As they’ve faltered at home a crucial environment for building momentum the pressure on Mendoza has intensified. While no official statements suggest immediate changes, insiders and fans alike are increasingly debating whether Mendoza’s leadership can guide the Mets back on track or if a fresh voice is needed to recalibrate the squad’s performance.

General Manager Billy Eppler has stayed mostly silent on the topic but is understood to be closely monitoring the situation. His focus remains on stabilizing a roster hampered by injuries and inconsistency, but the ongoing skid at Citi Field compromises playoff positioning in a tightly contested National League East. Historically, teams enduring such stretches often use managerial changes as catalysts for turnaround, making the Mets’ home slump a flashpoint in their front office’s decision-making.

Looking ahead, the Mets face an imperative to arrest the slide in upcoming home games that will test their resilience and depth. Key players like Soto, Nimmo, Marte, and Lindor will need to lift the offense, while pitchers must provide better run support. The looming question is whether manager Carlos Mendoza will remain the helm architect of the team’s fate or if a change will be ushered in to revive a sputtering season.