Former Mets general manager Jared Porter has been placed on Major League Baseball’s Ineligible List until at least the end of the 2022 season, commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Porter was fired by owner Steve Cohen after it was revealed that Porter had sent lewd photos and unsolicited texts to a female reporter in 2016, and as many as 60 unanswered messages in a row. The story, which was reported by ESPN in January, was followed by Porter’s firing a day later.
“In my initial press conference I spoke about the importance of integrity and I meant it,” Cohen tweeted when announcing Porter’s firing. “There should be zero tolerance for this type of behavior.”
Porter will be eligible to apply for reinstatement after the 2022 championship season.
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“My office has completed its investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct by Jared Porter,” Manfred said in a statement. “Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Porter violated MLB’s policies, and that placement on the Ineligible List is warranted. We are committed to providing an appropriate work environment consistent with our values for all those involved in our game.”
Porter was hired by the Mets in December, signing a four-year deal after a role as the Diamondbacks’ senior vice president and assistant general manager, which he began in 2017. He was replaced by Zack Scott, who is now the acting general manager for New York.
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