# Andy Green gets permanent Mets job after interim success

> The Mets promote their interim manager to a three-year deal after he guided young players through a difficult season.
- Title: Andy Green gets permanent Mets job after interim success · Mlb
- Summary: The Mets promote their interim manager to a three-year deal after he guided young players through a difficult season. Andy Green's willingness to embrace…
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## Green takes over mid-season
Andy Green reluctantly became interim manager in June after Carlos Mendoza's departure, despite promising his teenage daughters he wouldn't manage again until they graduated high school.
## Two months change his mind
After guiding the Mets through a difficult trade deadline and working with young players, Green realized his passion for managing through hard times outweighed his earlier reservations.

> I started thinking if I have such a passion for the hard times, I'm looking forward to the good times.
## Family gives the green light
Green's wife and three daughters, including college-age and twin high school seniors, encouraged him to pursue the full-time role after conversations about what would make him happy.
## Mets make it official
The Mets signed Green to a three-year contract through the 2029 season, removing the interim tag and making him their permanent manager.

> Simply put, I think Andy is the perfect person for this job.
## His track record as interim
Green posted a 37-38 record while managing young prospects like Carson Benge and Nolan McLean, achieving relative success despite a major trade deadline sell-off.
## Deep knowledge of young talent
Green previously supervised many of the Mets' young players as vice president of baseball development, giving him familiarity that helps him guide their development.

> That familiarity is helpful. It has to be the right voice, and I think we have the right voice with Andy.
## Players respect his approach
Third baseman Bo Bichette and shortstop Francisco Lindor praised Green's honesty and balance of challenging players while showing belief in them.

> There's a confidence about him, an honesty about him. I just think overall, he's a great leader.
## Next challenge is bigger
Green's interim success came with low expectations after the trade deadline sell-off, but next season will bring heightened pressure and the need to sustain improvement.
## Key takeaway

Andy Green's willingness to embrace managing through hard times, combined with his deep knowledge of the Mets' young talent, convinced the organization to make him their permanent manager.