CBS · Jan 22, 2020
GM: Mets Moving In On Luis Rojas As Next Manager
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The second time appears to be the charm for Luis Rojas.
General manager Brodie Van Wagenen told reporters on Wednesday the team is close to finalizing a multi-year deal with Rojas to be the Mets‘ next manager. The 38-year-old has managed at several minor league levels for the franchise.
Rojas initially interviewed for the opening not long after the Mets parted way with Mickey Callaway, but reportedly was not one of the club’s final four candidates — Carlos Beltran, Tim Bogar, Derek Shelton and Eduardo Perez.
The job ultimately went to Beltran, but he was let go due to his role in the Houston Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal when he was still a player.