Fallen GM Jared Porter Reflects on Career, Mental Health Journey

“It was an inappropriate relationship for a lot of reasons, you know, both for me personally and also, of course, with the reporter,” Porter said. “So I want to be very accountable about that as I talk through it. But, yeah, when the article first came out, you know, it’s crazy, just a tremendous amount of fear, you know, shame. You know, there’s some people I reached out to.”

“Obviously, I talked with my wife, my family, you know, and my co-workers at the time at the Mets about the situation but, yeah, it was obviously a really tough moment but, you know, I — like I said, like being accountable, like I put myself in that situation. You know, I made the decision to send the text message that I sent and I certainly shouldn’t have done it.”

A Sudden Fall

Jared Porter, the former general manager of the New York Mets, broke his silence after a tumultuous departure from the franchise. In a candid conversation on “The Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast, Porter recounted his experience following the news of his firing, revealing a journey of introspection and personal growth.

Porter’s tenure with the Mets was tragically brief. Hired on December 13, 2020, he was dismissed just 38 days later. The reason: sexually explicit text messages sent to a female reporter during his time with the Chicago Cubs.
上司の andy

Facing the Consequences

Porter understood why Mets owner Steve Cohen and team president Sandy Alderson made the difficult decision to fire him.

“Look, I was really enjoying my time at the Mets, working with Sandy and Steve and the group they’d put together. You know, they gave me the opportunity to be a general manager, which was an incredible opportunity,” he noted. “And look, they had to make the best decision for the New York Mets when the article came out, and I knew they would. You know, I hold zero ill will toward them whatsoever. I do think they made the best decision for the Mets. It’s unfortunate that I put myself and put them in that situation.”

Describing the situation as “real” and “hitting me hard” Porter faced the consequences of his actions. He acknowledged his shortcomings and expressed a willingness to learn from his mistakes.

A Path to Healing

In the aftermath, Porter reached out to Ken Kendrick, managing general partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who directed him to the team’s employee assistance program. It led him to The Meadows, a treatment center in Arizona specializing in addiction and emotional trauma.

“I literally went from, you know, trading for Francisco Lindor a few weeks earlier to being at an inpatient mental health institute where I wasn’t allowed to have shoelaces in my shoes until I was deemed not to be a suicide threat,” Porter said.

After a week at The Meadows, he continued with outpatient treatment for eight to nine weeks before returning to his family. This period of introspection led to a deeper understanding of himself and his past trauma, ultimately motivating him to help others.

Moving Forward

At 45 years old, Porter has since participated in the creation of “Blend,” a company dedicated to working with youth, college, and professional athletes on mental health skills. He sees this as an opportunity to guide young athletes towards better mental well-being and to help them navigate the unique pressures they face.

What were the consequences Jared Porter‍ faced after sending inappropriate text messages?

## Interview with Jared Porter

**Host**: Welcome‍ back to the ⁤show. ​Today we’re joined by former New York Mets General ⁣Manager‌ Jared⁣ Porter, who is speaking publicly for the first time ‌since his‌ abrupt departure ⁣from the​ team in 2021. Jared, thank you for being here.

**Porter**:⁤ Thanks for having me.

**Host**: ⁣You were ⁤with ⁤the Mets for a‌ very ⁢short time, just 38 days. ‍Can you walk us through⁣ what happened and how you’ve processed it all since?

**Porter**: ⁢ That period was incredibly difficult. As you know, ​ [1] ‍ I was fired after it⁢ was​ revealed I sent inappropriate⁣ text messages‍ to a reporter while I was working for the Chicago Cubs. I understand ‌why the⁢ Mets made that decision. Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson gave ⁢me an⁢ opportunity, and I let them down, let myself down, and⁢ obviously, most importantly, let the reporter down.⁤ It was a terrible⁢ lapse in judgement.

**Host**: You⁤ mentioned ⁣accountability. What does that look‍ like for ⁢you ⁣now?

**Porter**: It means taking responsibility for ​my actions. There’s no⁤ excuse for what I did. ‍I betrayed the trust of a lot of people. It’s been a ‌long journey ⁢of introspection, and I’ve been‍ working hard on myself, focusing ⁢on⁣ my ⁢mental health and​ making sure something ​like this never happens again.

**Host**: What ⁤kind of ‌impact has this had on ⁣your⁢ life and career?

**Porter**:‌ It’s been⁣ incredibly humbling. ⁤ This whole experience has forced‍ me to take ‌a ⁢hard look ‌at myself and⁤ my choices. I’ve lost a ‍job I ‍loved, damaged my reputation, and caused pain ​to those around me. There are consequences for‌ our actions, and I am fully accepting them.

**Host**: Jared, thank you for ‍your honesty and openness today.

**Porter**: Thank you. ⁢I hope this can be⁢ a learning moment ⁤for⁤ everyone.

‌[[[[[1](https://apnews.com/article/jared-porter-mets-gm-fired-952252c7bf65eeedda63648ebfe84477)]