The New York Mets are making sweeping changes to their coaching staff, a move that many see as a way to better support stars like Juan Soto and strengthen the lineup around him. After a late-season collapse in August and September, the organization is determined to give its hitters and fielders the right guidance heading into 2025.
SNY reported on X that the shake-up will see several departures, including pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes, bench coach John Gibbons. Catching instructor is also out, signaling one of the biggest staff overhauls the Mets have had in years.
The front office has also given assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel and bullpen coach José Rosado permission to explore opportunities elsewhere while a new pitching coach is sel