It was announced today that Billy Eppler has stepped down from his role as General Manager of the New York Mets following the appointment of David Stearns to a higher position.
Eppler had been the Mets’ General Manager since October 2019, and had been with the organization since 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for the team’s player personnel decisions and oversaw the baseball operations department. He was also instrumental in helping the Mets reach the playoffs in 2020, and was a key figure in the team’s success.
However, Eppler’s departure comes after the Mets announced that David Stearns had been appointed to a higher position within the organization. Stearns had previously been the General Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, and had been with the Mets since November 2020. He is now in charge of all baseball operations, and will be responsible for making all personnel decisions.
Eppler’s departure is a big loss for the Mets, as he was an integral part of their success in recent years. However, the team is confident that Stearns will be able to continue to build on the success that Eppler helped create.
The Mets have yet to announce who will replace Eppler as General Manager, but they are expected to make an announcement soon. In the meantime, Stearns will be in charge of all baseball operations and will be responsible for making all personnel decisions.
It is a sad day for Mets fans, as Eppler was an important part of their recent success. However, they can take comfort in knowing that Stearns is more than capable of continuing to build on the success that Eppler helped create.