Antoan Richardson Won’t Return To Mets’ Coaching Staff

Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson will not return to the team in 2026, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. His contract is set to expire at the end of the month, and the two parties haven’t been able to come to terms on a new deal. SNY’s Andy Martino adds that the Mets very much wanted Richardson back on staff and made a strong effort to keep him. Martino further speculates that Richardson could well be eyeing another opportunity or two elsewhere in the league.

Richardson, who turned 42 last month, has been the Mets’ first base coach since 2024. He held the same role with the Giants from 2020-23 and was previously San Francisco’s minor league field coordinator and minor league outfield…