# New York Mets organizational leadership stability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-mets-organizational-leadership-stability
> Updated: 2026-09-04T11:00:04.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Following a disappointing 2026 season that left the New York Mets in last place in the National League East, owner Steve Cohen has reaffirmed his support for president of baseball operations David Stearns. Cohen acknowledged that the organization may have taken excessive risks with roster changes and noted that the team has faced setbacks including the firing of manager Carlos Mendoza and injuries to key players.

As the franchise looks toward the 2027 season, reports indicate the organization is “adamant” about Stearns maintaining his role through 2027. The team is currently evaluating roster options and faces significant challenges regarding its starting rotation, which has remained in flux. To build a perennial contender, the Mets may need to target veteran starters during the upcoming winter free agency period.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: New York Mets to retain David Stearns despite recent struggles

Despite underwhelming performance, the New York Mets intend to retain baseball operations president David Stearns through 2027 while facing urgent needs to rebuild their starting rotation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-mets-to-retain-david-stearns-despite-recent-struggles

### 2026-08-19: Steve Cohen reaffirms support for Mets executive David Stearns

Mets owner Steve Cohen has expressed continued confidence in baseball operations head David Stearns, despite the team's last-place standing and a disappointing 2026 season.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-cohen-addresses-mets-leadership-and-dodgers-ownership-probe

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