A new report by the New York Daily News’ Kristie Ackert says the organization is expecting the 68-year-old skipper to retire when the Mets’ season comes to a close. While Collins himself has not specifically confirmed the rumor, it makes sense.
Collins signed a two-year extension after taking the Mets to the World Series in 2015, and is unlikely to get another contract after this horrid season. While it’s tough to blame Collins for the ridiculous amount of injuries the Mets suffered in 2017, at some point a change is needed to infuse new blood into the team to hopefully get them back on track for 2018.