David Ross says he hopes to get the call for Mets managerial job

David Ross has put himself in the conversation for the New York Mets’ managerial opening, telling Yahoo Sports he is “interested” and that he “hope[s] they call.” Ross’s comments arrive as the Mets look outward for the next manager and as the offseason begins to draw a steady stream of speculation about who might be considered for the job.

Ross is well known as a former MLB manager, and he is currently described as a free agent in the sense that he is not under contract to lead a major league team. The Mets opening, therefore, does not simply represent a routine front-office search. It is a chance to reset the team’s managerial identity in a league where clubhouse direction, in-game decision-making, and development alignment matter as much as talent.

The Yahoo Sports report frames Ross’s interest as one more “buzz” candidate name that could surface in the weeks ahead. That matters because managerial openings often evolve quickly, with teams weighing fit, leadership style, and experience against candidate availability. Even when a club has internal preferences, public interest from recognizable names can shape the early tempo of negotiations and interviews.

Ross’s statement is not accompanied in the report by additional details such as a timetable for interviews, a formal meeting with Mets officials, or confirmation of any specific process. In other words, the headline takeaway is intent, not an agreement. For Mets fans, the practical point is that Ross is actively indicating willingness, which can carry weight with an organization that wants to know whether a candidate would actually consider the job.

For Ross, an opportunity with the Mets would mean taking over a franchise operating under heightened expectations from its fan base and media market. For the Mets, the managerial hire is likely to affect how the club approaches everyday strategy, bullpen usage patterns, and how it structures the relationships between coaching staff and players across the roster. The right hire can stabilize performance and message, while the wrong one can lead to friction between development plans and on-field execution.

What to watch next is whether the Mets move beyond the public-interest stage into a more concrete search process. That includes whether other veteran managers or first-time candidates also express interest publicly, and whether New York’s interviews and decision-making become evident through official announcements. Until then, Ross’s remarks stand as a clear marker that he wants to be considered, even if the Mets have not indicated where those talks, if any, might be headed.