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Alderson will work in an advisory role.

Last night, the New York Mets announced that their president of two years, Sandy Alderson, would be stepping down from his position. Alderson will remain on staff in an advisory role while the team searches for potential replacements.

“For me personally and for the organization, it’s the right time for this transition,” Alderson said in a statement. “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.”

Alderson served as the general manager of the Mets from 2010 to 2018, then became president when Steve and Alex Cohen purchased the team in 2020.

BREAKING: Sandy Alderson will be transitioning out of his role as Mets president. He is expected to remain with the organization.

Interviews are already underway for the next team president.

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“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,” Steve Cohen said. “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.”