Mets owner Steve Cohen backs GM David Stearns amid poor season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed confidence in general manager David Stearns, despite the team sitting in last place and missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season. Cohen praised Stearns' management during the trade deadline and noted positive assessments from peers like Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs. While the Mets have recently found some success, winning 10 out of 13 games, the team’s overall performance has been disappointing, raising concerns about Stearns' future. Significant changes are expected in the offseason as the Mets aim to improve their standings.
- •Mets currently in last place in the NL.
- •Cohen supports Stearns following trade deadline discussions.
- •Mets have won 10 of their last 13 games.
- •Stearns' job security is uncertain heading into the offseason.
- •Team is expected to make substantial changes to improve performance.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Mets owner Steve Cohen insists GM ‘knows what he’s doing’
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