Report: Mets expect Terry Collins to retire

In an upcoming offseason that may involve some changes in Flushing, the New York Mets expect veteran manager Terry Collins to retire, according to a report from Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News.

The 68-year-old Collins is on an expiring contract this season after spending seven years with the Mets and leading them to the postseason in 2015 and 2016.

According to Ackert, general manager Sandy Alderson - whose contract also expires but is very likely to return - and the rest of the organization would prefer a more technologically savvy manager if Collins is indeed replaced. Mike Matheny - currently employed by the St. Louis Cardinals - or someone like him, was cited as a potential replacement.

While the Mets may expect Collins to retire, the skipper has remained non-committal about his future plans, wishing to leave his options open.

Aside from the Mets, Collins has spent three-year stints with each of the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels, and owns a .495 win percentage throughout his 13-year managerial career.

Of note, while Alderson may be considering a manager with more analytical acumen, Matheny is roundly regarded as a "player's manager" who's beholden to saves and bunting - two hallmarks of sabermetric opposition. Ackert also considers Dodgers bench coach Bob Geren and former Mets third-base coach Chip Hale among potential candidates.