Mendy Lopez Resigns as Tecolotes Dos Laredos Manager

The manager is stepping down to take a role as an adviser with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Baseball

Mendy Lopez Resigns as Tecolotes Dos Laredos Manager

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Tecolotes Dos Laredos manager Mendy Lopez has resigned from his position to join the Pittsburgh Pirates as an adviser for international operations. The team is now beginning a search for its eighth manager since returning to the league in 2018.

Why it matters

Lopez's departure follows a challenging 2026 campaign where the team finished ninth in the North Division. The club hopes a new leader will improve their performance after a season marked by logistical hurdles.

The team concluded the 2026 season with a 36-57 record and a .387 winning percentage. Under Lopez's management following the All-Star break, the club posted a 12-21 record.

The players

Mendy Lopez

He is a former professional baseball player with a 15-year career who served as the manager for the Tecolotes Dos Laredos.

Pittsburgh Pirates

This is a Major League Baseball franchise that has hired Mendy Lopez to serve as an adviser for international operations.

Tecolotes Dos Laredos

This is a professional baseball team based in Dos Laredos that is currently searching for a new manager for the 2027 season.

The details

Mendy Lopez served as the team manager during the latter half of the 2026 season, though he was unable to attend games in the United States due to visa issues. He previously worked as an infield coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2023 to 2025.

The team returned to the league in 2018.
Mendy Lopez served as the Pirates infield coach from 2023 to 2025.
The club finished ninth in the North Division in 2026.
A new manager will lead the team for the 2027 season.

Season Trajectory

The search for a new manager marks the eighth time the franchise has needed a leader since the 2018 return of the Tecolotes Dos Laredos to the league. This vacancy requires the team to stabilize its leadership structure after a difficult season that resulted in a ninth-place division finish.

Fans in Laredo will see a new managerial philosophy in the dugout for the start of the 2027 season. The team must fill this role before training begins to improve upon their 36-57 record from the previous year.

The takeaway

The Tecolotes are entering a critical off-season transition as they look to fill a management void. Developing a consistent leadership strategy will be essential for the club to improve its division standing in 2027.