Mets owner Steve Cohen says he has clear expectations for team president of baseball operations David Stearns, after Cohen previously characterized Stearns’ approach as taking “too much risk.” Multiple outlets report Cohen is focusing on how Stearns should manage future roster and team decisions.
Cohen has also reiterated that he does not plan to fire Stearns, noting Stearns is under contract through 2028. The coverage frames Cohen’s remarks as a reminder of performance standards rather than an immediate personnel change. While outlets reference the same core statements, the emphasis varies: some highlight Cohen’s commitment to keeping Stearns in place, while others focus more on Cohen’s criticism of risk-taking and what it implies for upcoming organizational decisions.
Overall, the reports agree that Stearns remains employed under his current deal and that Cohen’s comments are directed at setting guardrails for decision-making going forward.
