Mets GM Billy Eppler Resigns After Losing ‘Top Decision-Making Role’
Mets General Manager Billy Eppler resigned Thursday afternoon after three seasons with the team. Early reports suggest that Eppler resigned in response to the team’s move to appoint David Stearns as president of baseball operations, a position which gave him executive power on team decisions. Eppler, who previously served as the general manager of the Los Angeles Angels from 2015 to 2020, had an eventful three seasons in New York. After a disappointing mid-season collapse in 2021, the team came back strong in 2022 and won 101 games. The improved performance wasn’t enough to win the NL East, ho...