Steve Cohen supports Mets executive David Stearns amid disappointing season
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen reaffirmed his commitment to president of baseball operations David Stearns, stating he will complete the remainder of his five-year contract. The Mets are currently in last place with a 36-50 record, trailing the Braves by 14.5 games. Cohen acknowledged that Stearns' recent offseason decisions contributed significantly to the team's struggles, which are reflected in the departures of key players like Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz and the underperformance of new acquisitions. Despite the turmoil, Cohen expressed a desire for organizational stability and patience as Stearns navigates the remainder of the season.
- •Mets currently have a 36-50 record, last in the NL East.
- •Steve Cohen emphasized Stearns will fulfill his contract.
- •Carlos Mendoza, previously hired by Stearns, was recently fired.
- •Major offseason departures include Alonso and Díaz, impacting team performance.
- •Stearns' new player acquisitions have mostly underperformed this season.
- 5:28 PMESPN — Mets' Cohen on firing Stearns: 'Not gonna do it'
- 3:17 PMCBS MLB — Mets exec David Stearns gets vote of confidence from owner Steve Cohen despite team's 2026 failures
"Mets owner Steve Cohen said Wednesday that he is not considering dismissing president of baseball operations David Stearns, who is in the third year of a five-year contract, despite a second straight disappointing season.
"Cohen said that Stearns will 'live out' the rest of his five-year contract
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External links- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 5:28 PMMets' Cohen on firing Stearns: 'Not gonna do it'
Mets owner Steve Cohen said Wednesday that he is not considering dismissing president of baseball operations David Stearns, who is in the third year of a five-year contract, despite a second straight disappointing season.
- CBS MLBJul 1, 2026, 3:17 PMMets exec David Stearns gets vote of confidence from owner Steve Cohen despite team's 2026 failures
Cohen said that Stearns will 'live out' the rest of his five-year contract
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