Key Points
Wearing a Mets cap and jacket, Cohen held a news conference at Citi Field a couple of hours before the Mets played their opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, pushed back a day because of rain. . New York is coming off an expensive flop in 2023, when the team began the year with World Series aspirations following a 101-win season and a playoff appearance the year before..
The team traded star pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander and several other veterans for minor league prospects ahead of the deadline in early August, with the Mets saying they were pointing toward 2025 while still looking to compete in 2024..
Under new president of baseball operations David Stearns, the Mets bulked up their bullpen this offseason and improved the defense with lower-profile moves..
Cohen acknowledged first baseman Pete Alonso was eager for more protection in the lineup heading into his final season before becoming eligible for free agency..
On his fourth opening day as Mets owner, Cohen said he remains pretty popular with fans when he sees them around the ballpark..
