The New York Mets are getting ready to have a fresh start in 2022 after another disappointing season that saw them miss out on the playoffs for the fifth straight year. This will include a new face in the dugout as the team just announced they are parting ways with manager Luis Rojas.
Rojas saw his contract expire at the end of the 2021 season, but the Mets had the opportunity to extend it by picking up their team option for 2022. The organization decided not to do it and will instead be looking for a new manager.
According to the Mets’ official announcement, Rojas was offered to remain part of the franchise in a “to be determined” capacity.
Rojas has been part of the Mets organization since 2007 when he was hired as a manager of the Dominican Summer League Mets. He worked his way through the franchise ranks and became the quality control coach in 2019 before being promoted to managerial position one year after following Carlos Beltran’s exit.
In his two seasons at the job, Rojas led the Mets to a 103–119 record. The team finished fifth in the NL East in the shortened 2020 MLB season while ending this year on the third spot.
“The entire Mets organization is grateful for the dedication and devotion that Luis has exhibited over the last two seasons as manager,” said Mets president Sandy Alderson. “He has shown a great commitment to the Mets over many years in multiple capacities. These decisions are never easy, but we feel a change is needed at this time.”
The Mets are also expected to have a new general manager next season as Zack Scott is currently handling the GM duties on an interim basis.
