The New York Mets are reportedly set to hire Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Johnny Washington as their new co-hitting coach, according to a report from Baseball Now's Tyler Maher on Friday.
Washington has served as the Angels' hitting coach since the 2023 season. Prior to joining Los Angeles, he spent time in the San Diego Padres organization as a minor league hitting coordinator and assistant hitting coach at the major league level.
The move would add Washington to the Mets' coaching staff under manager Carlos Mendoza, who is entering his second season at the helm. New York's offense ranked in the middle of the National League in several key categories during the 2026 season.
Washington, a former minor league infielder in the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals systems, has developed a reputation for his work with young hitters and his analytical approach to offensive development.
The Mets have not officially announced the hiring as of Friday evening.
