When the New York Mets cleaned house on their coaching staff last week, it was clear they were preparing for a philosophical reset. Longtime baseball lifer John Gibbons was among those not returning for the 2026 season, choosing to step aside after a couple of years as bench coach. Gibbons reportedly told the team he “liked Mendoza” but felt it was time for “some new blood” in that role.

Well, that’s exactly what the Mets are getting — and then some.

According to Pat Ragazzo of SI Mets , the Mets are hiring Kai Correa , the 37-year-old baseball mind who has quietly built one of the most respected résumés across the majors.

A Modern Baseball Mind Takes the Reins

Correa’s coaching story isn’t one of big-league fame or star-player pedigree. Instead, it’s a tale of relentless curiosity and

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