The have officially announced Billy Eppler as general manager. Welcome to the Klay Thompson Jersey , Billy Eppler! New York Mets (@Mets) Eppler, 46, had served in the same role with the for nearly five years, from October 2015 through the end of the 2020 season. The Angels did not enjoy a winning season under his watch, instead winning between 72 and 80 games in four of those five tries. (They would've won 70 in 2020 had their winning percentage held up over the course of a full 162-game schedule.)Prior to taking over the Angels, Eppler served in a variety of roles for the organization, including as a Stephen Curry Jersey scout and later as an a sistant general manager. He's also worked for the , and, more recently, on the agency side.The Mets' executive search prior to hiring Eppler had been as lengthy as it had been fruitle s. New York seemed to be turned down by a Wilt Chamberlain Jersey new potential candidate on a daily basis, beginning with big names such as Billy Beane and Theo Epstein and extending to individuals who the average fan would not be able to identify by name alone. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on Damion Lee Jersey your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The Mets are in this situation because of the failures of Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson's first hires last winter. The Mets fired former general manager Jared Porter after . The Mets named Zack Scott as their interim GM, only to see him Jason Richardson Jersey get late in the season. . Eppler and Adam Cromie, , had recently emerged as the top candidates for the position.