Mets Owner Calls for Changes Amid Concerns for Team's Future

WHO:

TMZ - Former MLB star Jose Reyes suggested Carlos Beltran as a potential manager for the New York Mets.

MLB.com - Mets owner Steve Cohen, President of baseball operations David Stearns, manager Carlos Mendoza, superstar Juan Soto, star first baseman Pete Alonso, franchise mainstays Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil, Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert Jr., Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco.

NY Post - Mets owner Steve Cohen.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Mets have a record of 36-51, which is a decline from their previous record of 36-50.

MLB.com - Freddy Peralta allowed five runs over four innings, raising his ERA to 4.81, which is the sixth-worst among qualified MLB starters.

MLB.com - The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - The Mets saw star first baseman Pete Alonso sign with Baltimore in free agency and traded away franchise mainstays Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers and Jeff McNeil to the Athletics.

MLB.com - Cohen stated, “Everyone forgets -- does he get any credit for ’24? Does that not count? We almost made it to the World Series. And that was just two years ago."

MLB.com - Cohen emphasized, “I have a contract. It’s a five-year contract. And we’re going to live that contract out."

NY Post - Pedro Martinez stated that the Mets lack "leadership" and "identity," which he believes are the biggest issues facing the team.

MLB.com - The Mets have a record of 36-50 and are last in the NL East.

MLB.com - The Mets dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza.

MLB.com - Cohen stated that Stearns will “live out” the remainder of his five-year contract.

MLB.com - Cohen said, “David is reflective and adaptable,” regarding Stearns.

MLB.com - The Mets signed Bo Bichette and traded for Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert Jr., and Marcus Semien, while also signing Jorge Polanco.

MLB.com - Cohen mentioned, “We’re two and a half years into a contract,” referring to Stearns.

MLB.com - Cohen noted, “It’s a mixed record. I’m not gonna say it’s going great, but it’s too early to really make evaluations.”

MLB.com - The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB.com - Phase 2 voting for the All-Star Game is open until noon ET on Thursday.

WHERE:

TMZ - Reyes was approached by TMZ Sports regarding his thoughts on the Mets.

MLB.com - The Mets are currently in Toronto for a series against the Blue Jays.

MLB.com - The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will take place at Citizens Bank Park.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The full episode of Cohen's interview is slated to release on Wednesday.

MLB.com - Phase 2 voting for the All-Star Game closes on Thursday at noon ET.

WHY:

MLB.com - Cohen expressed concerns about the team's performance and the need for changes, stating, “If we’re going to burn and churn, that’s a terrible place to be."

NY Post - Martinez expressed optimism that the Mets could turn their season around if they address their leadership and identity issues.

MLB.com - Cohen expressed concerns about the team's performance and the need for changes, stating, “Every time you burn and churn, guess what, the next time, nobody wants to come.”

HOW:

MLB.com - Peralta has given up at least five runs in three of his last five starts, and his fastball velocity is down close to a mile per hour from last year.

MLB.com - Cohen noted that Stearns is “reflective and adaptable” and that they will figure out what changes need to be made, but it won’t be Stearns.

MLB.com - Cohen emphasized the importance of not being “short-term oriented” in team management.

The Mets are struggling this season with a record of 36 wins and 51 losses, a slight decline from their previous mark of 36 and 50. Pitcher Freddy Peralta had a tough outing, allowing five runs over four innings, which brings his ERA to 4.81, ranking him among the bottom six qualified starters in the league. As teams look to make moves, the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is approaching quickly, set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.