With lead executive David Stearns facing a critical offseason, he chose to bring back a familiar face in the dugout who has a losing record in New York.

Will Sammon hosted a live Q&A for readers on Tuesday, after Green lost his interim tag and became the Mets' full-time manager.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sean Manaea struck out nine in six innings, Francisco Alvarez doubled and scored twice while driving in two runs, and the New York Mets beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night in their first game with Andy Green as their full-time manager.

Following a second straight disappointing season, the New York Mets could have been tempted to hire a flashy name as their next manager, but the organization is letting player progression and clubhouse morale dictate their decision.

With the offseason approaching, New York Mets interim manager Andy Green has words of praise and motivation for rookie pitcher Zac Thornton following another stellar outing on the mound.

En un cambio de rumbo, los Mets de Nueva New York contrataron el martes al mánager interino Andy Green para el puesto de tiempo completo, otorgándole un contrato de tres años.