Despite the New York Mets' underwhelming performance this season, owner Steve Cohen has publicly backed manager Buck Showalter and general manager Billy Eppler. Cohen, who invested a record sum in player payroll during the offseason, acknowledged the team's 36-43 record falls far short of expectations. The Mets' struggles have been exacerbated by injuries to key players like closer Edwin Diaz and pitcher Justin Verlander, along with a less dominant performance from ace Max Scherzer.

Cohen's recent press conference addressed speculation about potential management changes. He confirmed that both Showalter and Eppler will retain their positions for the remainder of the 2023 MLB season, at minimum. He also revealed that the search for a president of baseball operations is ongoing. This individual would ultimately oversee baseball decisions, likely working in collaboration with the general manager.

The Mets are currently 16.5 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East. Recognizing the approaching trade deadline, Cohen hinted at potential roster adjustments if the team's performance doesn't improve. While acknowledging the difficult situation, Cohen maintained a degree of optimism about the remaining season, stating, "All is not lost yet, but it's getting late."