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Andy Martino Explains Antoan Richardson’s Mets Exit: ‘Wanted to Become a Free Agent’

Martino said the Mets “did everything” to re-sign Richardson, but he “clearly wanted to become a free agent,” adding clarity should arrive “early Nov.” From experience, he speculated this usually means a coach has a destination, often to work with a friend or former co-worker. The Mets lose their first-base coach after an MLB-best 89% steal rate in 2025.