The New York Mets are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Queens, in New York City. They play in the National League East division. In the team's history, the Mets have employed 16 general managers (GMs) (not including interim GMs). The GM controls player transactions, hiring and firing of the coaching staff, and negotiates with players and agents regarding contracts. The longest-tenured GM is Frank Cashen, who held the position for 11 years (1980âÂÂ1990). The Mets owner is currently Steve Cohen.
As of October 30, 2020, Steve Cohen is the owner of the Mets, with a 95% majority share with the team, with the Wilpons and Katz families retaining a 5% stake