NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Mets officially have a new owner, and he’s getting right to work making big moves.
Nearly a year after the Mets started talks to sell the team, the sale has been completed.
The new owner, Steve Cohen, tweeted Friday, “It’s official, we are closed.”
It’s official , we are closed .
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) November 6, 2020
The man affectionately known as Uncle Steve purchased the club from longtime owners the Wilpons for a record price of $2.