Mets President Stearns Supports Hitting Coaches Amid Eight-Game Slump

The New York Mets are currently struggling offensively, having lost eight of nine games and fallen 2.5 games behind the NL East leaders, the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite the slump, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns expressed confidence that the team's offensive woes are temporary and backed the hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes, emphasizing their proven track records. The team, which includes top players like 2024 NL MVP runner-up Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso, has underperformed compared to last season's statistics, ranking lower in key batting categories such as runs, batting average, and OPS. Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza highlighted the talent and previous success of the hitters, suggesting the current difficulties are a phase that the team will overcome. No coaching staff changes or roster moves were made amid the slump, reflecting the organization's belief in the current personnel to turn the situation around. Both Stearns and Mendoza acknowledged the frustration felt across the team but remain optimistic about the offense's ability to rebound.