What's corroborated

The Mets' playoff chances fell from 87% on Opening Day to less than 30% according to FanGraphs.

The New York Mets lost 5-4 to the Washington Nationals on Thursday.

The Mets will try to get back to their winning ways against the similarly struggling Los Angeles Angels.

The Mets do not view this as a manager problem and do not intend to make a change.

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies fired their managers within the past week and a half.

This is the final season of Mendoza's three-year contract, which includes a 2027 club option.

The Mets fell one game short of the 2025 postseason.

Much of Mendoza's coaching staff departed in the offseason.

The only Mets team worse through 31 games was the 1964 team.

President of baseball operations David Stearns has informed manager Carlos Mendoza that his job is safe.

Team owner Steve Cohen has no intention of changing managers.

Pricey veteran acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, and injured Jorge Polanco are earning a combined $85 million and have so far failed to perform.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez has slumped hard after a scorching start.

Outfield prospect Carson Benge has been a little better in recent weeks but is yet to figure out big league pitching.

Juan Soto has hit well but has only recently returned from injury.

The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball at approximately $380 million.