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Photo: Instagram/Billy Eppler Billy Eppler, who recently transitioned to the role of general manager for the New York Mets, has surprisingly stepped down from his position. This abrupt decision came just three days after the team's new president of baseball operations, David Stearns, had expressed optimism about their collaboration in the revamped front office. However, the situation took a significant turn when it was revealed that MLB is conducting an investigation into Eppler's actions, although the specifics of the investigation remain undisclosed. In a statement, Eppler explained his departure, stating that he wanted to provide Stearns with a clean slate for his leadership. Despite his relatively short tenure of less than two years, Eppler oversaw a successful 101-win season in 2022 but faced criticism for the team's underperformance in 2023, following a series of high-profile offseason acquisitions. Photo: Instagram/Billy Eppler The New York Post initially reported ML...

Photo: Instagram/David Stearns Reports indicate that David Stearns has reached an agreement to take on the role of president of baseball operations for the New York Mets, a team that has been struggling this season. Stearns, at 38 years old, will work alongside owner Steve Cohen and general manager Billy Eppler. Before this new role, Stearns had a successful tenure as the head of the Milwaukee Brewers' baseball operations department from September 2015 to the end of the 2022 season, after which he transitioned into an advisory position. Mets manager Buck Showalter, who is in the second season of a three-year contract, remains focused on the present and winning, not dwelling on how Stearns' hiring might affect his job security. In his tenure, Showalter was named Manager of the Year last season as the Mets achieved 101 wins. Photo: Instagram/David Stearns Stearns faces the challenge of taking over a team that began the season with a record-high $355 million payroll but has underp...