The Mets announced Thursday that Sandy Alderson will be stepping down from his position as team president once he finds his successor.
Alderson, who returned to New York when Steve Cohen took over as owner, will transition into a special advisor to Cohen once his successor is hired.
“When I asked Sandy to come back to the team, it was for a defined period of time and with a specific mandate – revive our culture and this iconic franchise for our fans, partners and employees,” Cohen said in a statement. “Sandy has done those very things and more and we have begun a search for his successor. When we find that person, I have asked Sandy to continue in a new role as special advisor to me and the senior leadership team.”
No potential candidates to replace Alderson have been reported or revealed, but interviews are underway.
“For me personally and for the organization, it’s the right time for this transition,” Alderson said. “We are having a successful season, we have made several key additions to our senior leadership team and we have built a strong and forward-thinking culture. When the time comes, I am looking forward to continuing to support Steve, Alex, and the organization in a new role.”
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