For 11 seasons, John Gibbons was the manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Gibbons served two tenures as Blue Jays manager from 2004-2008, then again from 2013-2018. Gibbons was hired in December 2023 to be the bench coach and with the position the Mets are in, it could be possible that the former Blue Jays manager could potentially become the manager of the Mets in 2026. Why Gibson could become option for Mets manager in 2026There's no denying that the Mets' second half in 2025 has been rough. However, the conclusion of the 2025 season could be a deciding factor on whether Mendoza sticks around or not.