Source: New York Post
David Stearns said that he hasn’t considered stepping aside from his role as the Mets’ president of baseball operations — and that he still has the support of owner Steve Cohen to do the job — in the aftermath of Carlos Mendoza’s firing. 3 David Stearns addresses reporters during his June 26 press conference after Carlos Mendoza’s firing. Imagn Images Explore More Jonathan Santucci puts himself on radar as option for next phase of spiraling Mets season: ‘Pitching against Little Leaguers’ The Mets have a $25 million David Stearns dilemma with his role atop franchise teetering Seven candidates for Mets next manager after Carlos Mendoza firing Mendoza, who guided the Mets to the NLCS in 2024 before they collapsed in the second half of last year and opened 2026 with a 34-47 record, was fired Friday with the Mets reaching a six-game losing streak.