Mets fire manager Buck Showalter |
FLUSHING, N.Y., October 1, 2023 - The New York Mets announced the departure of Manager Buck Showalter.
“We are heading in a new direction, with a new President of Baseball Operations and we let Buck know we’ll be parting ways. We will begin the search for a new manager immediately,” Mets Owner, Chairman and CEO Steve Cohen said. “Buck is a generational manager, and we value what he has done for our team, including leading us to a 101 win season and postseason berth last year. The commitment and heart that Buck brings to the game will be felt by our organization for years to come. We wish Buck all the best in the next chapter of his career.” “As we look toward the next chapter for the New York Mets, we felt that making a managerial change was the right course of action,” Mets Executive Vice President, General Manager Billy Eppler said. “We are grateful for Buck’s dedication, professionalism, and leadership, and for his work in guiding the 2022 Mets to a 101-win season, the second-highest total in franchise history. We wish Buck the very best in what comes next for him and his family.” Steve Cohen will be available to credentialed media at Citi Field on Monday at 12 p.m. to address this news and officially announce the Mets President of Baseball Operations. Thank you, Buck. pic.twitter.com/oPRqj6zawi
