MLB · NL East · Est. 1962 · Citi Field
New York Mets
Current Leadership
Chairman & CEO
Steve Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager who founded Point72 Asset Management (formerly SAC Capital Advisors), purchased the New York Mets in 2020 for a record $2.4 billion. As one of the wealthiest owners in professional sports with a net worth exceeding $17 billion, Cohen has dramatically increased the Mets' payroll, making them one of the highest-spending teams in baseball. His aggressive approach has brought star players to Queens and elevated expectations for a franchise long defined by its underdog status relative to crosstown rival the Yankees.
President of Baseball Operations
David Stearns, formerly the president of baseball operations for the Milwaukee Brewers, was hired by Steve Cohen in 2023 to lead the Mets' baseball operations. Stearns is considered one of the brightest young executives in the game, known for his analytical approach and ability to build competitive rosters. His hiring signaled Cohen's commitment to pairing financial muscle with top-tier front-office talent.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Mendoza | Manager | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Kai Correa | Bench Coach | 2026 |
| Justin Willard | Pitching Coach | 2026 |
| Troy Snitker | Hitting Coach | 2026 |
| Tim Leiper | Third Base Coach | 2026 |
| Gilbert Gomez | First Base Coach | 2026 |
Historical Figures
Former Owner
Fred Wilpon, a New York real estate developer and co-founder of Sterling Equities, served as the Mets' controlling owner from 2002 to 2020 (and was a minority owner since 1980). His tenure was severely damaged by the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, which decimated the Wilpon family's finances and forced them to operate the Mets on a shoestring budget for years. Despite overseeing the construction of Citi Field in 2009 and a surprise World Series appearance in 2015, Wilpon's financial limitations made selling the franchise inevitable.
Former Co-Owner
Nelson Doubleday Jr., heir to the Doubleday publishing fortune, was the co-owner of the Mets alongside Fred Wilpon from 1980 to 2002. Doubleday's resources helped the Mets build the powerhouse teams of the 1980s that won the 1986 World Series. He sold his share to Wilpon's group in 2002 amid disagreements over the franchise's valuation and direction.