LOS ANGELES — Add Mike Chernoff to the list of established baseball executives saying, “Thanks, but no thanks” to the Mets.
The Indians general manager has informed team officials of his intent to remain in Cleveland, according to an industry source, and not pursue the Mets’ opening for a head of baseball operations, replacing Sandy Alderson.
The 37-year-old Chernoff, who grew up in New Jersey — his father, Mark, is in charge of WFAN’s programming — joins former Red Sox GM Ben Cherington and Twins GM Thad Levine among potential candidates who have told the Mets they are not interested.