Billy Eppler Joins Milwaukee Brewers as Special Adviser After MLB Suspension

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Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has joined the Milwaukee Brewers as a special adviser for scouting and baseball operations, according to a person familiar with the situation. Eppler was suspended last year after a Major League Baseball investigation concluded he directed Mets staff to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots, but that punishment expired after the 2024 World Series. He resigned as the Mets' general manager in October 2023 amid that investigation, three days after owner Steve Cohen hired David Stearns as president of baseball operations.

Eppler joined the Mets in November 2021 after working as the Los Angeles Angels' general manager from 2015 to 2020. The Mets went 101-61 and earned a National League wild-card playoff berth in 2022 but slumped to 75-87 the following year despite a $355 million payroll at the start of that season. Eppler also has worked in scouting and player development with the Colorado Rockies and as the New York Yankees' director of professional scouting and assistant general manager. He joins a Brewers organization that's chasing a third straight NL Central title, with Matt Arnold, selected as MLB's executive of the year last season, as the team's president of baseball operations.

The Brewers' decision to hire Eppler as a special adviser is likely due to his extensive experience in baseball operations and scouting. Eppler's official title with the Brewers is Special Advisor, Scouting and Baseball Operations. He will work under general manager Matt Arnold, who has been the Brewers' president of baseball operations since October 2022. Eppler's hiring is seen as a significant move for the Brewers, who are looking to build on their recent success and make a deep playoff run. With Eppler's expertise in scouting and player development, the Brewers are hoping to improve their chances of winning a championship.

Here are some key points about Billy Eppler's career:

• Former New York Mets general manager
• Former Los Angeles Angels general manager
• Worked in scouting and player development with the Colorado Rockies
• Served as the New York Yankees' director of professional scouting and assistant general manager
• Joined the Milwaukee Brewers as a special adviser for scouting and baseball operations

The Brewers are expected to be a competitive team in the NL Central this season, and Eppler's hiring is seen as a key move in their efforts to win a championship.

In other news, the Mets have been busy in spring training, with players like Jose Siri and Kodai Senga making headlines. The team has also discussed the idea of naming a captain, with David Wright being the last player to hold the title in 2018. With the season just around the corner, the Mets and Brewers are both looking to make a strong start and build on their recent success.

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