Mets appoint Derek Falvey as senior advisor, promote Kris Gross

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Mets appoint Derek Falvey as senior advisor, promote Kris Gross
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The New York Mets announced front office changes on Thursday, adding Derek Falvey as a senior advisor in baseball operations and promoting Kris Gross to assistant general manager of scouting. The moves align with owner Steve Cohen's vision to reshape the organization ahead of the 2027 season. Falvey, previously the president of baseball operations for the Minnesota Twins, brings experience from a successful tenure that included three AL Central titles. Gross, who has been with the Mets since 2023, will expand his role in major league transactions and continue his focus on scouting and drafting amateur talent.

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  • •Derek Falvey joins Mets as senior advisor in baseball operations.
  • •Kris Gross promoted to assistant general manager of scouting.
  • •Falvey previously led Twins to three AL Central titles.
  • •Gross has overseen amateur talent acquisition since joining the Mets.
  • •Steve Cohen's vision drives these front office changes.
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  • 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — 'Certain voices' arrive as Mets reshape front office with these 2 moves
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The Mets took a step toward Steve Cohen's vision by adding another experienced voice to their baseball operations.

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