The New York Mets just made headlines on Tuesday afternoon. Despite massive expectations, the team has struggled mightily this season, so a recalibration is necessary. New York made a big move to hire David Stearns to their front office.
Stearns joins the team’s front office as its next President of Baseball Operations. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan reported the news.
“The New York Mets are hiring David Stearns as president of baseball operations, sources familiar with the situation tell ESPN.
“A monumental addition to the organization. Stearns, 38, will take over officially once the regular season is over. The new era of the Mets begins soon,” Passan said.
The New York Mets are hiring David Stearns as president of baseball operations, sources familiar with the situation tell ESPN.
A monumental addition to the organization, Stearns, 38, will take over officially once the regular season is over. The new era of the Mets begins soon.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 12, 2023
Stearns rejoins the Mets after he began his MLB front office career with the team out of Harvard. He later would hold job titles with the MLB Central Office, the Cleveland Indians, the Houston Astros, and then eventually the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers hired Stearns in 2015 after his stint with the Astros, and he held the job there ever since.
Stearns oversaw success in Milwaukee. The Brew Crew made four consecutive playoff appearances from 2018-2021. The Brewers made it to the 2018 NLCS but ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a thrilling series.
By bringing Stearns in, the Mets hope for similar bouts of success after a disappointing 2023 season.
The MLB world had plenty to say after the announcement was made.
The Prodigal Son Has Returned!
Welcome back to the Mets, David Stearns! https://t.co/rltbwODorP pic.twitter.com/xZI9V0lRoI
— Ben Yoel (@Ben_Yoel) September 12, 2023
David Stearns will become the first president of baseball operations in Mets history. The team has never before employed someone with that title, which ranks above the position of general manager.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 12, 2023
The timing of the David Stearns hiring works well for the Mets. He’s been in the National League so he undoubtedly has built in thoughts and impressions, but he can continue to make evaluations and hit the offseason ground running. Great to have a NY guy in charge, too.
— Howie Rose (@HowieRose) September 12, 2023
god I'm so surprised the Mets hired David Stearns I just didn't see that coming it's not like that's been the industry expectation for two years
— Jarrett Seidler (@jaseidler) September 12, 2023
