Andy Green, Lexington native and former UK baseball player, named New York Mets’ full-time manager

The New York Mets have named Andy Green as their full-time manager, WKYT reported on Oct. 12, 2026, making the Lexington native’s return to a major-league dugout permanent.

Green is known for his baseball background at the University of Kentucky, where he was described by WKYT as a former UK baseball star. WKYT also identified him as a Lexington native, tying the hiring to the state’s sports community.

The report says the Mets made the move to install Green as full-time manager, distinguishing the appointment from a temporary role. The WKYT item’s accompanying image caption describes Green as interim manager, indicating the club’s decision formalizes a step that had already been in place.

While Major League Baseball clubs do not typically provide timelines tied to local media coverage, the announcement date on the WKYT report places the decision during the Mets’ 2026 season cycle, with Green’s status changing on Oct. 12, 2026.

For Kentucky, the hire is likely to draw attention from fans and alumni connected to UK athletics. Green’s path from Lexington to a top professional role is the focus of the WKYT report, positioning the announcement as a Kentucky-to-New York milestone rather than a policy or civic development.

The Mets’ managerial appointment also underscores how teams weigh leadership and experience in the dugout when deciding whether to extend a manager beyond an interim period. According to WKYT, the club’s action is specifically a shift to “full-time” status for Green.

In the immediate aftermath of the announcement, Kentucky-based fans may look to Green’s next steps with the Mets, while University of Kentucky supporters may reference his UK roots as part of his career narrative. No additional contractual details or start dates beyond the Oct. 12 confirmation were included in the WKYT report.