MIAMI

David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, has expressed support for their manager, even as the team struggles toward the end of the season. But the question remains: how long will that support last?

Carlos Mendoza, the manager, grasped the precariousness of his position following the Mets’ 4-0 defeat to the Marlins, which dashed their postseason hopes. “From day one, this job puts you on the hot seat,” Mendoza remarked. “When you’re at the helm of a team with high expectations, you face these questions both on and off the field. I’m accountable for our performance, and I need to improve.”

Stearns chose not to address reporters after the team’s loss but is expected to hold a media briefing at Citifield on Monday.

Mendoza, who has one year remaining on his contract, indicated it’s premature to start discussing potential changes for next season.

Last season, Mendoza led the Mets to Game 6 of the NLCS. The atmosphere was hopeful this year, particularly after Juan Soto joined the team with a record contract, and Pete Alonso made his return to play.

Despite those high hopes, consistent performance has been elusive, raising concerns about the future of pitching coaches Jeremy Hefner, Eric Chavez, and Jeremy Burns. Pitching has indeed been a significant issue, with struggles evident among Kodai Senga, David Peterson, and Sean Manaea.

Senga did rejoin the team recently, but he wasn’t activated. Mendoza mentioned that if the Mets had made it to the wildcard round, Senga would have traveled with the team to Los Angeles.

The right-hander had spent the past month in the minors after experiencing difficulties and recovering from a hamstring injury. “It comes down to my body,” Senga shared through an interpreter. “I couldn’t perform the way I wanted due to my injury, which is regrettable since I couldn’t help the team last month.”

In a disappointing finish, the Mets ended the season with a record of 0-70 in games they were trailing after eight innings.