Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Sept. 23 that the Mets are closing in on hiring Derek Falvey to a senior front-office role.
- Sources say Falvey would have substantial input on player personnel decisions but would not serve as general manager under David Stearns.
- Owner Steve Cohen has pushed for additional voices after the Mets finished under .500 in 2026 and both Cohen and Stearns support bringing experienced executives into the decision loop.
- Falvey led Minnesota’s baseball operations for nearly a decade with mixed results, left the Twins in January 2026 after reported differences with ownership, and previously worked with Stearns in Cleveland.
- The team has not announced a hire and Falvey’s exact title, reporting lines, and formal start date remain unresolved so the role’s precise impact on roster strategy is still unclear.