David Stearns Addresses Mets Player Decisions Following Last-Place Finish
New York Mets executive David Stearns addressed player decisions, including Pete Alonso, emphasizing the non-reversible nature of his role following the team's last-place finish in the NL East.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 28, 2026 — David Stearns, an executive for the New York Mets, has spoken about player decisions within the organization, including those pertaining to player Pete Alonso. Stearns’ comments came in the wake of the team’s conclusion of the season in last place in the National League East division.
During discussions regarding the team’s personnel, Stearns highlighted the significance and permanence of his position. He emphasized what he described as the non-reversible nature of his role within the Mets organization.
The comments from Stearns follow a season where the New York Mets finished at the bottom of the NL East standings. The team’s performance has led to scrutiny and discussions about future strategies and player management.
Specific details regarding the player decisions, particularly concerning Pete Alonso, were not elaborated upon in the summary provided. The exact implications of Stearns’ statement about the non-reversible nature of his role also remain unspecified, beyond indicating a sense of commitment or finality to his executive functions.
Further information regarding the scope of these decisions, the rationale behind them, or any subsequent actions taken by the Mets organization was not included in the provided trend summary. The executive’s remarks focus on the context of the team’s standing and the operational framework of his own responsibilities.
Story summarized from the original created by JERRY BEACH, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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