# New York Mets coaching staff changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-mets-coaching-staff-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-20T00:58:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 season, the New York Mets announced that three members of their major league coaching staff—Director of Major League Hitting Jeff Albert, Quality Assurance Coach Danny Barnes, and batting practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney—will not return for the 2027 season.

In response to these departures, the organization began evaluating candidates to fill the vacancy for director of MLB hitting. Primary candidates include former Mets hitting coach Kevin Long and Chicago Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee. It remains uncertain whether the incoming director will occupy a position above current hitting coach Troy Snitker or work alongside him.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: New York Mets consider coaching candidates for hitting director role

The New York Mets are interviewing candidates for the director of MLB hitting role, including former Mets coach Kevin Long and Chicago Cubs assistant John Mallee.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-mets-consider-coaching-candidates-for-hitting-director-role

### 2026-10-06: New York Mets announce departures from coaching staff

The New York Mets announced that hitting director Jeff Albert, quality assurance coach Danny Barnes, and batting practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney will depart the coaching staff after the 2026 season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-mets-announce-departures-from-coaching-staff

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