New York Mets Released Three Coaches
The team announced that three members of their Major League coaching staff will not return for the 2027 season.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Baseball
The New York Mets have parted ways with three members of their Major League coaching staff. Director of Hitting Jeff Albert, Quality Assurance Coach Danny Barnes, and Batting Practice Pitcher Kevin Mahoney will not return to their roles in 2027.
Why it matters
The changes reflect an organizational shift in personnel for the Mets as they look toward future seasons. All three released coaches are now free to pursue opportunities with other Major League Baseball clubs.
The New York Mets announced the departure of three coaches, reducing the current Major League staff headcount. While these individuals will not return in 2027, the organization indicated they may potentially rejoin the club in different capacities.
The players
Jeff Albert
He previously served as the Director of Major League Hitting for the New York Mets.
Danny Barnes
He held the position of Quality Assurance Coach for the New York Mets.
Kevin Mahoney
He served as a Batting Practice Pitcher for the New York Mets Major League staff.
The details
The New York Mets organization confirmed the personnel changes on Tuesday. The departures include Jeff Albert, who served as the Director of Major League Hitting, alongside Danny Barnes and Kevin Mahoney.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The Mets announced the coaching staff changes.
2027: The coaches will not return to the Major League staff.
Season Trajectory
This movement follows the pattern set by the 2026 MLB offseason coaching carousel, where teams frequently restructure support staff to align with long-term strategic goals. These changes signal an effort by the Mets to refine their internal structure ahead of the 2027 campaign.
The departure of these staff members initiates a transition period for the Mets coaching rotation. Fans and analysts should monitor whether these vacancies lead to external hires or internal promotions as the team builds its 2027 support staff.
The takeaway
The Mets are actively reshaping their professional support structure during the offseason. Maintaining flexibility in coaching personnel is a common strategy as organizations look to improve performance benchmarks in the coming year.
Further reading
For more on roster changes and team news, visit the Baseball section.
