FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/10/23
Aramis Ortiz
New York Mets
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Mets Welcome New President of Baseball Operations
The New York Mets and David Stearns Agree to a Five-Year Deal
Flushing, NY: The New York Mets have officially announced that David Stearns will be joining the organization as President of Baseball Operations, effective March 20, 2024.
David Stearns will be joining the New York Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers organization, where he served as President of Baseball Operations from September 2015 to October 2022. Stearns will be bringing his experience in overseeing an organization and making an impact at the major league level to the New York Mets organization by implementing an approach to build and retain talent across all levels.
Additionally, David Stearns’s experiences that will benefit the organization moving forward include:
- Being named ninth general manager in Brewers’ franchise history at the age of 30, then promoted to President of Baseball Operations on January 23, 2019
- Worked three seasons as assistant general manager with the Houston Astros, where he was a key member of the management team, focusing on all areas of baseball operations, including analytics, administration, player development and scouting.
- Spent one year as director of baseball operations with the Cleveland Indians, running from December 2011 through November 2012, where he focused on contract negotiations, salary analysis, team strategy and roster management.
“I know how much this team means to our fans and our community” says David Stearns. “I know I am here ultimately working for our fans, and I do not take that responsibility lightly.”
“I’m really excited by this. You know I’ve been really patient looking for the right person. As Dave and I got to know each other, I mean, you know, it’s clear that we’re aligned in our thinking, we get along very well”, says New York Mets owner, Steve Cohen. “I’m just so excited to have him on board and to bring on the next chapter in the Mets.”
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