The Oakland Athletics have granted permission for Mark Kotsay to interview for the New York Mets' managerial vacancy, but he is no longer part of the process. The Mets are considering Craig Counsell and Carlos Mendoza for the job, who are also in the running for the Guardians' job. However, the A's have exercised Kotsay's option for the 2025 season, raising questions about where he will be managing in 2025.
The Oakland Athletics believe in Mark Kotsay's leadership through all of the challenges and changes, picking up the manager's contract option for the 2025 season. https://t.co/b8lzEAdNNH
Athletics Exercise Mark Kotsay's Option For 2025 https://t.co/LklBRHfTIC https://t.co/iNwrHTzD1D
A's pick up manager Mark Kotsay's option for '25 https://t.co/K6jRWvXPMV
Mark Kotsay’s option for 2025 exercised by A’s, and the question is, where exactly will he be managing in 2025?
The A’s granted permission for Mark Kotsay to interview for Mets’ managerial vacancy, but Kotsay no longer is part of the process, sources tell @TheAthletic. Mets’ possibilities include Craig Counsell and Carlos Mendoza, both of whom remain in the mix for Guardians’ job as well.