Mets Share Coaching Changes Ahead of 2027 Season

Albert’s departure is particularly notable after he was promoted to oversee the Major League hitting program before the 2026 season. The Mets’ offense struggled for much of the year, finishing 20th in MLB in scoring and 23rd in OPS, according to the New York Post.

Barnes is also leaving his role after five seasons with the organization. He served in several positions during his time with New York before becoming the team’s Quality Assurance Coach in 2026. Mahoney, meanwhile, will also move on from his role as the club’s batting practice pitcher.

The Mets have left the door open for all three coaches to potentially remain with the organization in different positions, although they are free to speak with other teams.

The changes also do not represent another complete coaching overhaul. Hitting coach Troy Snitker, assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez, bench coach Kai Correa and pitching coach Justin Willard are among those expected to return.

For Stearns and the Mets, the work now turns toward building a staff capable of helping the organization rebound in 2027. After missing October, New York has little reason to wait before addressing what went wrong.

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