The New York Mets have hired Johnny Washington as a co-hitting coach alongside returning hitting coach Troy Snitker, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Washington spent the 2026 season with the Atlanta Braves as their minor-league hitting coordinator, working with hitters throughout the organization's farm system. He will now join manager Andy Green's staff in New York.

The appointment reunites Washington with Green, whom he previously worked under during their time with the San Diego Padres. Washington joined San Diego as a first-base coach in 2017 before moving into the hitting coach position for the 2019 season. Green managed the Padres from 2016 through 2019.

Washington began his coaching career in the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor-league system before moving to San Diego. Following his time with the Padres, the 42-year-old spent the 2021 season coaching the Hanwha Eagles in South Korea's KBO League.

He returned to MLB in 2022 as an assistant hitting coach with the Chicago Cubs, a position he held through 2023. Washington subsequently became the Los Angeles Angels' hitting coach, serving in that capacity during the 2024 and 2025 seasons before joining the Braves. During his time with the Cubs, he also worked with current Mets player Jared Young, while he previously crossed paths with Luis Torrens in San Diego.

Washington's arrival comes after New York explored other options for its hitting department. Kevin Long and John Mallee were among the candidates linked to the organization, but neither ultimately joined the coaching staff.

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The Mets decided to retain Snitker, who will work alongside Washington, while Rafael Fernandez is also returning as an assistant hitting coach. New York parted ways with director of major-league hitting Jeff Albert after just one season, leaving an opening within the department that Washington's appointment helps address. The Mets finished tied for 23rd in OPS and tied for 20th in runs during the 2026 season.

Washington is also one of several coaching additions under Green. New York hired former major-league catcher AJ Ellis as their major-league strategy coordinator and promoted Mariano Duncan from their minor-league staff to an assistant coaching position. Ellis replaces Danny Barnes, while Green's staff also experienced other changes following the departures of Albert and batting practice pitcher Kevin Mahoney.

With Washington joining Snitker and Fernandez, the Mets have finalized their major-league coaching staff while continuing to address other organizational positions, including the search for a farm director to replace Green.