exclusive New York Mets J.D. Martinez tells The Post he has no interest in being Mets’ next manager: ‘I like my freedom’ By Mike Puma Published July 3, 2026, 9:29 p.m. ET New York Met J. D. Martinez smiles while speaking with the media. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post ATLANTA — J.D. Martinez is receiving his baseball fix as a Mets special assistant and isn’t in a hurry to increase that workload.
Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets.
The former Mets DH told The Post on Friday that he’s not interested in becoming the team’s next full-time manager.
Andy Green is filling the position on an interim basis following Carlos Mendoza’s firing last week, but has indicated he plans to return to his player development role after the season.
“I like my freedom,” Martinez said before the Mets faced the Braves at Truist Park. “I have worked too many years to not keep it.”
