Steve Cohen makes declaration about David Stearns' Mets status
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Mets owner Steve Cohen affirmed that David Stearns will remain as president of baseball operations for the duration of his five-year contract despite the team's struggles and recent managerial change.
- Cohen expressed frustration with the team's performance but praised Stearns as thoughtful, thorough, and adaptable, emphasizing the importance of stability over frequent leadership changes.
- The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a poor start to the season and appointed Andy Green as interim manager, while fans have criticized Stearns for unsuccessful offseason roster moves.
- Several key acquisitions, including Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta, Devin Williams, Jorge Polanco, and Luis Robert, have underperformed or been sidelined by injuries, contributing to the team's disappointing record.
- Cohen is conducting a deeper evaluation of the team's issues but ruled out replacing Stearns before the end of his contract, leaving future decisions open depending on performance through 2028.
