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New York Mets<\/span><\/span> Owner Steve Cohen<\/span><\/span> Reflects on Departures of Pete Alonso<\/span><\/span> and Edwin Diaz<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. \u2014 The New York Mets entered camp with a dramatically reshaped roster, and owner Steve Cohen is not pretending the transition was easy.<\/p>\n

In a candid conversation with longtime Mets radio voice Howie Rose, Cohen addressed the offseason exits that defined the franchise\u2019s winter, most notably the departures of Pete Alonso and Edwin D\u00edaz.<\/p>\n

Alonso\u2019s free agency decision, Cohen admitted, was easier to process from a business standpoint.<\/p>\n

The Mets were unwilling to extend to a five year commitment, and when the Baltimore Orioles<\/span><\/span> presented Alonso with a five year, 155 million dollar contract, Cohen described it simply as a \u201cgreat\u201d offer.<\/p>\n

From ownership\u2019s perspective, the parameters were clear.<\/p>\n

New York valued Alonso, but not at that term length.<\/p>\n

D\u00edaz\u2019s departure, however, carried a different emotional and strategic tone.<\/p>\n

The All Star closer ultimately agreed to a three year, 69 million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/span><\/span>, and Cohen admitted the decision caught him off guard.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did find that one perplexing,\u201d Cohen said. \u201cI\u2019m not sure exactly how Edwin arrived at that decision.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the Mets\u2019 offer reportedly trailed Los Angeles slightly in total value, it was competitive, and Cohen indicated there was willingness to adjust upward if necessary.<\/p>\n

By the time discussions intensified, D\u00edaz had already resolved his destination.<\/p>\n

Cohen revealed that the front office anticipated the risk and strategically signed Devin Williams<\/span><\/span> as insurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt pretty good about the fact that we had signed Devin Williams,\u201d Cohen explained, describing the move as a \u201creally good hedge\u201d in the event D\u00edaz chose elsewhere.<\/p>\n

The acquisition of Williams signaled foresight rather than reaction, ensuring bullpen stability even if negotiations collapsed.<\/p>\n

Still, the emotional component lingered.<\/p>\n

Alonso and D\u00edaz were foundational players during Cohen\u2019s early tenure as owner.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were the players that I started with in my ownership, Day 1,\u201d Cohen said, acknowledging personal relationships developed over time.<\/p>\n

The offseason also saw the departures of Brandon Nimmo<\/span><\/span> and Jeff McNeil<\/span><\/span> via trade, further intensifying the sense of transition.<\/p>\n

For fans, the reshuffling represented a stark identity shift.<\/p>\n

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For Cohen, it represented the first true emotional recalibration of his ownership era.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat creates anxiety when people leave,\u201d he admitted, underscoring that roster construction carries human cost beyond spreadsheets.<\/p>\n

Yet anxiety quickly transitioned into ambition.<\/p>\n

The Mets responded aggressively, finalizing the signing of Bo Bichette<\/span><\/span> after falling short in the pursuit of Kyle Tucker<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Under manager Carlos Mendoza<\/span><\/span>, the coaching staff itself underwent sweeping change, aligning philosophy with personnel evolution.<\/p>\n

Cohen expressed genuine excitement about the new roster composition.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s different than the team we had last year,\u201d he said, emphasizing that many of the incoming players possess playoff experience and high pressure credibility.<\/p>\n

That distinction matters.<\/p>\n

The Mets are not rebuilding.<\/p>\n

They are recalibrating around postseason readiness.<\/p>\n

Cohen expects this roster to compete immediately, pointing to its blend of veteran composure and competitive resilience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI expect this team to be a playoff team,\u201d he stated confidently.<\/p>\n

The 2026 Mets will look unfamiliar in uniform, but the organizational objective remains unchanged.<\/p>\n

For Cohen, the offseason represented both farewell and foundation.<\/p>\n

The emotional toll of watching cornerstone players depart is undeniable.<\/p>\n

But in his view, the transformation positions the Mets not merely to contend, but to evolve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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