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Mets' President Pledges Roster Overhaul for Contention

1/14/2026

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David Stearns, the Mets' new president of baseball operations, says roster changes are needed to make the Mets contenders.
Speaking at a luncheon, he acknowledged challenges but pledged five-year improvement.
Stearns quoted, “What we’ve done previously has not been good enough,” and noted additions of Jorge Polanco and Marcus Semien.

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David Stearns, the Mets' new president of baseball operations, says roster changes are needed to make the Mets contenders.
Speaking at a luncheon, he acknowledged challenges but pledged five-year improvement.
Stearns quoted, “What we’ve done previously has not been good enough,” and noted additions of Jorge Polanco and Marcus Semien.