Buck Showalter had his first interview for the vacant managerial position and left a strong impression on Mets officials.
The veteran manager’s experience could be just what this team needs right now after having a rookie manager the past two seasons.
Showalter has previous experience managing in New York but this is now a new club with different expectations and he will need to prove he is the man for the job.
Former Pirates bench coach Don Kelly has reportedly withdrawn his name from consideration for manager.
The Mets selected pitchers Alex Valverde and Carlos Ocampo in the Rule 5 Draft.