The New York Mets may be off to a rough start, but manager Carlos Mendoza can breathe a little easier knowing his job is secure—at least for now. President of baseball operations David Stearns made it clear that the team's struggles aren't being pinned on the skipper.

"We know our record is not what we want, and we know we are capable of more," Stearns told MLB.com. "We don't view this as a manager problem, and we don't intend to make a change."

The Mets have stumbled to a 10-21 start, including a brutal 12-game losing streak that has left fans frustrated. Through 31 games, New York ranks near the bottom of Major League Baseball in several offensive categories: second-fewest runs scored (106), fifth-fewest hits (235), dead last in OPS (.631), and tied for third-worst batting average (.227). It's been a tough watch for a team that had playoff aspirations.

Injuries have certainly played a role. Key players like shortstop Francisco Lindor, outfielder Luis Robert Jr., infielder Jorge Polanco, starting pitcher Kodai Senga, and reliever A.J. Minter are all currently on the injured list. Superstar Juan Soto also missed 15 games with a calf strain, further disrupting the lineup's rhythm.

While other teams have been quick to make changes—the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies both recently dismissed their managers—the Mets are taking a different approach. Stearns and team owner Steve Cohen have reportedly not discussed moving on from the 46-year-old Mendoza, who was hired in 2024 and led the team to the National League Championship Series the following year.

The front office is hoping for a repeat of 2024, Mendoza's first season, when the Mets opened 24-35 before rallying to finish 89-73 and snag a wild card spot. That kind of resilience is what they're banking on now.

Before spring training, Cohen admitted he gets more "annoyed" each year the team doesn't win, calling playoff berths "table stakes" for 2026. Missing out two straight seasons, he said, is "not good."

Mendoza, who is in the final guaranteed year of his contract, now heads into a crucial nine-game road trip against the Los Angeles Angels, Colorado Rockies, and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mets return home on May 12 to face the Detroit Tigers before the first Subway Series of the season. For now, the manager has the support he needs—but the pressure to turn things around is only building.