Jared Porter Admits Inappropriate Text Messages

Jared Porter, former general manager of the New York Mets, has publicly acknowledged his misconduct of sending sexually explicit and inappropriate text messages to a female reporter in 2016, which led to his firing after just 38 days in 2021. Speaking on the 'Baseball Isn’t Boring' podcast, Porter expressed regret and accountability for his actions, stating he understood why the Mets, under Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson, dismissed him promptly following an ESPN report. Porter described the situation as a critical wake-up call that led him to seek professional mental health treatment, addressing his lack of boundaries and emotional issues. He maintains no ill will toward the Mets, recognizing their decision as necessary for the organization's best interest. The woman involved, a foreign correspondent, left journalism as a result of the harassment. His tenure with the Mets was characterized by remote interactions due to COVID-19, without meeting Cohen or visiting Citi Field in person.