Mets general manager Billy Eppler resigns after 2 seasons: How surprising is this move?

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has resigned, the team announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know:

Eppler was the Mets GM for the past two seasons. The Mets hired Eppler on Nov. 18, 2021, signing him to a four-year contract.
The Mets made the playoffs once during Eppler’s tenure as GM. In 2022, the Mets lost in the National League Wild Card Series to the San Diego Padres.
New York recently hired David Stearns as president of baseball operations. Prior to joining the Mets, Stearns was the GM and president of baseball operations with the Milwaukee Brewers.