New York Mets remove Luis Rojas from manager's position
Luis Rojas will not stay on as manager of the New York Mets and the future of the remaining coaching staff has not yet been decided.
The New York Mets have opted against keeping Luis Rojas as manager for the 2022 MLB season.
Mets decide against Rojas
Rojas was promoted to the role in January 2020, but has paid the price for two disappointing seasons.
The Mets finished third in the National League East this year with a 77-85 record after they were 26-34 in 2020.
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Just under a year after Steve Cohen's takeover of the Mets, Rojas' tenure as manager is over but he has been offered the chance to stay in the organisation in a yet to be determined capacity.
The Mets on Monday revealed that decisions over the futures of remaining coaching staff will be made "over the next several days."
"The entire Mets organisation is grateful for the dedication and devotion that Luis has exhibited over the last two seasons as manager," said president Sandy Alderson.
The club will not pick up the option on Manager Luis Rojas for the 2022 season. Decisions regarding the remaining coaching staff will be made over the next several days. We have offered Rojas the opportunity to remain in the organization in a TBD capacity. https://t.co/Zq6sJmxiDR
— New York Mets (@Mets) October 4, 2021
"He has shown a great commitment to the Mets over many years in multiple capacities. These decisions are never easy, but we feel a change is needed at this time."
Rojas suggested he will not take up the opportunity to remain with the Mets.
"I want to share such heartfelt gratitude to so many in the Mets organisation for not only the last two seasons as manager, but for the last 16 years in a variety of roles," the 40-year-old said.
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"In each and every position I held, striving for excellence was our daily mission. I will always hold the relationships and friendships, developed over the years, dear to my heart, and am forever grateful to have been able to wear the Mets uniform for so long.
"We live in a results oriented business, and am deeply disappointed for our staff and fans that we didn't reach our goals this season."