Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has accepted a new role with the Milwaukee Brewers, joining the team as a special adviser tasked with overseeing scouting and baseball operations. This development was confirmed by an anonymous source with knowledge of the situation, as the Brewers have yet to make an official announcement. Reports of Eppler’s move to Milwaukee were initially brought to light by SNY.
Eppler’s transition follows a suspension he faced last year due to a Major League Baseball investigation that found he had instructed Mets personnel to falsify injuries in order to free up roster slots. This suspension will officially end after the 2024 World Series, allowing Eppler to re-engage with MLB organizations. In the wake of this investigation, Eppler opted to resign from his GM position with the Mets in October 2023, a decision that came just days after team owner Steve Cohen appointed David Stearns as the president of baseball operations. Incidentally, Stearns had previously held a similar role with the Brewers before stepping down in 2022.
Eppler’s career in the MLB has been notable for his stint with the Los Angeles Angels, where he served as the general manager from 2015 to 2020 before his tenure with the Mets began in November 2021. Under his leadership, the Mets achieved a 101-61 record and secured an NL wild-card place in 2022, although the following season saw them fall back to a 75-87 record despite starting the year with a hefty $355 million payroll.
In addition to his executive roles, Eppler has accumulated substantial experience in scouting and player development. His previous positions include work with the Colorado Rockies and a major role with the New York Yankees as the director of professional scouting and assistant general manager. He will now apply this vast experience to help the Brewers, who are in pursuit of their third consecutive NL Central title. Since October 2022, Matt Arnold has presided over the Brewers’ baseball operations as president, after formerly being the key aide to Stearns.
