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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.

Alex Cora is out as the Boston Red Sox manager. After a 10-17 start, the move by Boston has sent shockwaves across Major League Baseball.

As the New York Mets have struggled this season, their manager, Carlos Mendoza, was asked about his thoughts on the Alex Cora decision before the Mets take on the Colorado Rockies in a doubleheader on Sunday.

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Carlos Mendoza Shares Thoughts on Alex Cora Firing

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 21: Manager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets answers questions before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field on April 21, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Per Max Goodman, here is what Carlos Mendoza had to say about the recent firing in MLB:

“We don’t have the details of what transpired there, but I have a lot of respect for him, I consider him one of the best managers in the league. But hey, it’s a business, right?”

There weren’t many follow-up questions after that, but the reason it’s newsworthy is that Carlos Mendoza could be next, and although his job seems to be secure from the public opinion’s perspective, this recent Alex Cora decision could spark more managerial firings across the league. Especially with the likes of Joe Girardi, Carlos Beltran, and Albert Pujols potentially wanting to manage.

Hell, it could even be Alex Cora that takes over for Carlos Mendoza if he’s fired.

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Carlos Mendoza’s Comments Spark Reactions from Fans

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 16: Manager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets walks across the field in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

As you can imagine, Carlos Mendoza’s comments on Alex Cora’s firing have sparked a rash reaction across social media from Mets/baseball fans.

Here are some of the best:

@thebenchesclear: “i understand that firing the manager is often a purely optical decision to satisfy fans who are angry at poor performance on the field, but some of you are acting like carlos mendoza’s managerial flaws aren’t incredibly observable and measurable”

It’s plausible to think that the Red Sox laid out the blueprint for an early-season managerial firing, and it could be the same situation in Queens. The Mets need a scapegoat, and David Stearns poor roster construction has led to a horrid start, and someone needs to take flak for it.