What happened: The Mets are working through a field of managerial candidates, with Andy Green among the names in the mix. There is an open question over whether Green, currently holding the job on an interim basis, projects as a longer-term answer rather than a placeholder.
Why it matters: Whoever lands the role will set the direction for a club sitting well below .500 this season. The manager decision also lands on a clubhouse that has drawn scrutiny for how it has managed its high-priced core.
By the numbers: New York sits at 36-51 this season, averaging 4.0 runs per game while allowing 4.5. Over its last five it has gone 2-3.
What to watch: Watch whether the club commits to Green beyond the interim tag or pivots to an outside hire as the process moves forward.