New York Mets Overhaul Coaching Staff, Consider Major Player Roster Changes

The New York Mets are undergoing significant changes following a disappointing season, including several coaching staff departures such as pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and hitting coach Eric Chavez, with additional vacancies in bench and infield coaching roles. The Mets' roster is also expected to see shakeups, particularly in the starting rotation, where Kodai Senga's inconsistency and injury issues may lead to a trade despite his previous strong performances. Reliever Ryan Helsley, acquired at the trade deadline to bolster the bullpen, struggled significantly with the Mets, posting a 7.20 ERA and is unlikely to return, facing a challenging free agency market due to his recent performance. The team aims to address these issues to improve future competitiveness, while some coaches like first base coach Antoan Richardson are retained due to their contributions. These moves reflect the Mets' efforts to rebuild and refine both their coaching staff and player roster after missing the postseason.