The Mets have hired Buck Showalter to be their next manager, Newsday.com reports. The Mets have needed a manager since the end of the regular season. Showalter was one of three finalists for the job, along with Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro and Astros bench coach Joe Espada. Showalter was always considered to be the favorite for the job.
Showalter has managed four teams for a total of 20 years of experience. He was with the Yankees from 1992-1995, Diamondbacks from 1998-2000, Rangers from 2003-2006, and Orioles from 2010-2018. His career record is 1,551-1,517 for a .