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NewsNYMAug 19, 2026, 2:06 PM EDTSignal confidence 65%

Cohen backs Stearns but admits Mets overextended on offseason risk

Mets owner Steve Cohen publicly supports David Stearns while conceding the front office misjudged roster construction risk heading into the season.

Posterior generated visual for New York Mets: Cohen backs Stearns but admits Mets overextended on offseason risk

Steve Cohen reiterated his confidence in Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns despite the team's struggles. Cohen acknowledged the organization accepted too much risk in its offseason roster decisions. The comments suggest potential front-office or roster strategy adjustments may follow. No specific player moves or lineup changes were announced.

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