Report: Mets offer GM position to Billy Eppler
The New York Mets have offered their general manager post to former Los Angeles Angels GM Billy Eppler, The Athletic reported Monday.
Eppler, 46, was fired by the Angels at the end of the 2020 season after five years. Eppler hired Joe Maddon as manager, signed Mike Trout to a $426.5 million contract and brought in Shohei Ohtani.
However, the Angels did not have a winning record during Eppler's tenure, going 332-376 over