Mets Catching Coach Glenn Sherlock Retires After Seven Seasons

Glenn Sherlock, a longtime and highly regarded baseball coach with a career spanning over 30 years, has announced his retirement after serving various roles with the New York Mets, including catching instructor and bench coach. Sherlock's tenure with the Mets included multiple stints, and he was respected for his work in developing catchers such as Luis Torrens and Francisco Alvarez, contributing to the team's strong defensive catching statistics. His coaching career also involved significant roles with the Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Pirates, notably serving as the first minor league manager for Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. Sherlock's retirement comes amid a period of evaluation for the Mets' coaching staff following a disappointing season that ended just short of the playoffs, with team executives considering further changes. The decision to retire was influenced by personal reasons, including a desire to spend more time with family. Sherlock’s departure marks the first confirmed coaching change as the Mets prepare for a potential staff overhaul.