Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the third inning of Monday's game vs. the San Diego Padres after arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Emil Jimenez.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed his ejection after a controversial strikeout call on Juan Soto during the game against the San Diego Padres, defending his player and expressing frustration with the umpiring.

Tensions flared at Petco Park on Monday night during the New York Mets' game when manager Carlos Mendoza was forced to step in to protect his star player, Juan Soto, in a heated ar