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Mets dismiss hitting coach Jeff Albert and staff members
The Mets said Albert, Barnes and Mahoney will not return next season, with no further coaching changes expected.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The New York Mets confirmed on Tuesday that hitting coach Jeff Albert, quality‑assurance coach Danny Barnes and batting‑practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney will not be on the staff next season, a club source said no additional changes are planned.
Albert, promoted from the minors after the previous hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes were dismissed, oversaw a lineup that ranked 20th in MLB scoring at 4.31 runs per game and 23rd in OPS at .706.
Both Troy Snitker and Rafael Fernandez, hired under Albert as hitting coach and assistant hitting coach, will remain, as will bench coach Kai Correa and several other assistants.
Albert, Barnes and Mahoney could stay with the organization in other capacities but are free to explore opportunities elsewhere.
Key facts
- Jeff Albert, the Mets' major‑league hitting coach, will not return next season. (nypost.com)
- Danny Barnes, the quality‑assurance coach, is also departing. (nypost.com)
- Batting‑practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney will not be retained. (nypost.com)
- Under Albert, the Mets ranked 20th in MLB scoring (4.31 runs per game) and 23rd in OPS (.706). (nypost.com)
- Troy Snitker and Rafael Fernandez will stay on the coaching staff. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Mets fire hitting coach, two others in latest staff shake-up”
