{"id":100008,"date":"2025-09-14T08:40:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T08:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=100008"},"modified":"2025-09-14T08:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T08:40:44","slug":"call%d1%95-mount-for-carlo%d1%95-mendoza%d1%95-f%d1%96r%d1%96ng-after-met%d1%95-8th-stra%d1%96ght-lo%d1%95%d1%95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=100008","title":{"rendered":"Call\u0455 Mount for Carlo\u0455 Mendoza\u2019\u0455 F\u0456r\u0456ng After Met\u0455\u2019 8th Stra\u0456ght Lo\u0455\u0455"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.mlbstatic.com\/mlb-images\/image\/upload\/ar_16:9,g_auto,q_auto:good,w_1536,c_fill,f_jpg\/mlb\/cokkwx8yyq6ypnpv9tfi\" alt=\"Carlos Mendoza on the 10-2 loss in Game 4 | 10\/17\/2024 | MLB.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/new-york-mets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Mets<\/a>\u00a0entered the weekend in the midst of a seven-game slide looking to avoid a third straight series loss.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">After a hot start to the year, the Mets pitching staff has been the root of the team\u2019s downfall as New York has fallen all the way to the final NL wild card spot with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/san-francisco-giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco Giants<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/cincinnati-reds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cincinnati Reds<\/a>\u00a0looking to knock them out of playoff contention.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">As a result of injuries along with underperformance, New York has called up a trio of young prospects in the second half and instantly inserted them into the rotation with lofty expectations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"carlos-mendoza-pulls-rookie-brandon-sproat-early-bullpen-collapses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Mendoza Pulls Rookie Brandon Sproat Early, Bullpen Collapses<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Ahead of Saturday\u2019s game against the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/texas-rangers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Rangers<\/a>, the most recently called up prospect Brandon Sproat was slated to make his second start in the big leagues and attempt to stop the bleeding.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">The 24-year-old was excellent in his first start at Citi Field, looking every bit ready, and tossing six scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and entering the seventh inning with a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza decided to pull Sproat from the game early at just 70 pitches and not give him the opportunity. Instead, he turned to the bullpen who promptly blew the lead. Sproat unfortunately will have to settle for a no decision as he remains in search of his first\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLB<\/a>\u00a0win.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">To make matters worse, Mendoza\u2019s move to the bullpen early also led to All-Star closing pitcher Edwin Diaz entering an inning early, and he ended up allowing the game-winning run to cross in the top of ninth inning as the Mets fell 3-2.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mendoza-under-fire-as-mets-slide-hits-worst-mark-since-2018\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mendoza Under Fire as Mets\u2019 Slide Hits Worst Mark Since 2018<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Mets fans were quick to criticize Mendoza on X as the team suffered an eighth straight loss (worst losing streak since 2018), calling for him to be removed from his managerial role.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StevenACohen2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@StevenACohen2<\/a>\u00a0fire Mendoza please, fire Mendoza please, fire Mendoza please , fire Mendoza please , fire Mendoza please,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mymets2024\/status\/1967003672820539832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said a fan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GrantTDM\/status\/1967003781343965230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Another added<\/a>, \u201cThe Mets gotta fire Mendoza,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StevenACohen2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@StevenACohen2<\/a>\u00a0enough is enough. That was so poorly managed today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">\u201c8 in a row and out of a playoff spot. Fire Mendoza tonight,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jonsnow0704\/status\/1967004146835616233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wrote one more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">\u201cFire Mendoza lol. He has no clue what he\u2019s doing,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mmacapper1\/status\/1967004250023805211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">said another<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DartMVP\/status\/1967004398585774319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">One fan said<\/a>, \u201cMendoza is literally the worst manager in Mets history. 3 separate 7 game losing streaks. Last Mets team to do that lost 95 games. Blowing a playoff spot. Blown lead every night. From in first in division to 12 games out in 2 months.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Although Mets fans have every right to be upset with Mendoza\u2019s move that backfired, especially after Sproat threw 88 pitches a week ago in his debut, the reasoning behind the unexpected decision was revealed postgame.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">\u201cCarlos Mendoza said he removed Brandon Sproat after six innings and 70 pitches today because Sproat was experiencing a velocity drop. Mendoza did not want to push the rookie under those circumstances,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AnthonyDiComo\/status\/1967011095912026257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wrote MLB.com\u2019s Anthony DiComo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Typically younger pitchers are on innings limits and Sproat has already thrown 121 innings for the Mets Triple-A affiliate team, which is the most out of his professional career throughout college and the minor leagues. Mendoza\u2019s move was solely to protect his young arm, even though it costed the team.<\/p>\n<div data-google-query-id=\"CIa26tPs148DFcdDwgUdgOYNyg\">\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">However, the timing is unfortunate as the Mets need any quality arm they can at this point in the season, which falls on general manager David Stearns for not providing the roster with reliable starting pitching options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_cardGrid__qJwyp custom-block card-grid grid-content-card styles_cardGridContentCard__QcfPl\">\n<div class=\"styles_cardGridContainer__c2qPm card-grid__container visible\">\n<div class=\"styles_cardGridItem__Ko5Ao\">\n<div class=\"styles_card__RdXPU card card--list-media-right content-card styles_list__sOQyj styles_mediaRight__QLJKU\" data-testid=\"article-card\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0New York Mets\u00a0entered the weekend in the midst of a seven-game slide looking to avoid a third straight series loss. 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