Mets Fire GM Over Lewd Texts Sent During Cubs Stint

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The New York Mets fired general manager Jared Porter earlier today following a report that he had made lewd advances toward a foreign female reporter in 2016 while Porter worked for the Chicago Cubs.

As reported by ESPN, Mets owner Steve Cohen tweeted that the the organization "terminated Jared Porter this morning," less than 12 hours after ESPN's Mina Kimes and Jeff Passan reported that Porter sent graphic uninvited text messages and images to the reporter.

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