David Stearns has Carlos Mendoza’s back with Mets floundering hard

Source: New York Post

CHICAGO — The Mets’ slow start isn’t a reflection on manager Carlos Mendoza in his boss’ estimation. David Stearns, the team’s president of baseball operations, on Friday defended Mendoza’s job performance, even as the team was stuck in an eight-game losing streak in which runs have been scarce. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets.