Mets Name Justin Willard As Pitching Coach

 

Mets pitching coach Justin Willard (Photo Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets officially named Justin Willard as their new pitching coach for the 2026 season. 

Willard was hired by the Boston Red Sox in 2024 as the director of pitching and helped the team have the fifth best ERA in the majors last season as well as having Aroldis Chapman, Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito have bounce-back seasons.

Prior to the Red Sox, he worked in the Minnesota Twins organization from 2017-2023.