The 67-year-old Showalter previously worked for MLB Network from 2020-21 before joining the Mets ahead of the 2022 season. He will appear on the studio show “MLB Tonight” on April 1, according to the network’s announcement. “I enjoyed my time at MLB Network with people I know and respect, so when this opportunity came up, I couldn’t say no,” Showalter said in a statement.
The Mets went 101-61 in Showalter’s debut season, earning him Manager of the Year for the fourth time, then dropped to 75-87 in a disappointing 2023 season despite an unprecedented payroll. Showalter revealed before the Mets’ final game of last season that he would not be invited back under David Stearns, who had been named president of baseball operations weeks earlier.
Stearns then hired Carlos Mendoza, the former Yankees bench coach, to succeed Showalter as manager. According to MLB Network, Showalter was a finalist for the Angels’ managerial position until the team chose Ron Washington this offseason.
Showalter also managed the Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles, with a record of 1,727-1,665 in 22 seasons. He has previously worked on both ESPN and the YES Network.
