According to a source close to the New York Daily News’ Andy Martino, the New York Mets have “essentially decided not to retain Jerry Manuel after the season,” but the employment status of GM Omar Minaya is up in the air.

Martino says that the Mets do not expect to offer Minaya another contract, but rather they’ll give him what’s equivalent to an honorable discharge. No decisions will be made official until the end of the season.

There’s little chance for Minaya to remain as the team’s GM, but the Mets like Minaya and he is still owed $2.5 million for the next two seasons. Martino speculates:

Some time this fall or winter, the team will likely hire another high-ranking executive, and that person will help to determine Minaya’s future. If the Mets name a new GM or senior adviser, and that person wants to work with Minaya, Minaya will be given a new title and role. But if the Mets hire a person uncomfortable working with his predecessor, they will likely fire Minaya.

New York has not asked for permission to interview candidates, but some possibilities include former San Diego Padres GM Kevin Towers, Los Angeles Dodgers’ assistant GM Logan White and former Arizona Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes.