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Reports: Mets fire coaches Eliand, Hernandez

The New York Mets have fired pitching coach Dave Eiland and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez, according to multiple reports.

The New York Post was first to report the firings. Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen is expected to announce the firings later Thursday.

Eiland, 52, was in his second season as the Mets' pitching coach. Hernandez was in his first season with the team.

The Mets entered Thursday with a 4.67 ERA, the third-worst in the National League. The vaunted pitching trio of Jacob deGrom (3.26 ERA), Noah Syndergaard (4.