CINCINNATI — As the Mets sit on the fringe of National League wild-card contention, questions pertaining to next season have been placed on hold. Included is whether manager Mickey Callaway will return in 2020 to complete the final year of his contract.
Multiple organizational sources have indicated in recent days that Callaway’s future won’t be determined until after the Mets are finished playing, whether that is next Sunday in the regular-season finale or at an even later point, should the team erase a three-game deficit in the wild-card race and reach the postseason.
Callaway won’t necessarily be immune from a pink slip should the Mets reach the postseason.