Yankees Skipper Sends Carlos Mendoza Message With Mets Job In Question

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees Skipper Sends Carlos Mendoza Message With Mets Job In QuestionByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 07:59pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 10: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees signs along with the ASL interpreter prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Friday, April 10, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mary Holt/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe New York Yankees are enjoying a first-place standing in the American League East division with the chance to increase the gap over the rival Boston Red Sox as they head to Fenway Park on Tuesday.The historic rivals will be playing for the first time since last year’s Wild Card playoff series and, though the Yankees are enjoying a lead in the standings, the three-game set is sure to capture fan attention as usual.ForbesYankees’ Veteran Slugger Offers 4-Word Response On Looming CutBy Peter ChawagaNew York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Details Conversation With New York Mets’ Carlos Mendoza As Job Pressure MountsBut despite the importance of the divisional matchup, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he had time to touch base with a former colleague recently.“Mendy and I keep in contact with one another,” Boone said, using his nickname for New York Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza, before the Red Sox game on Tuesday, per NJ.com’s Randy Miller. “I’ve talked to him this week.”MORE FOR YOUWhile the Yankees have endured a short rough stretch in the early season, the Mets have been mired in one all season. Following an offseason roster overhaul, Mendoza’s club has posted a National League worst record with issues in every unit.With Juan Soto on the injured...