NEW YORK - Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired on Tuesday after he sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office.New team owner Steven Cohen announced the firing on Twitter, stating: "In my initial press conference I spoke about the importance of integrity and I meant it.
There should be zero tolerance for this type of behavior."Porter sent dozens of texts to the woman, concluding with a picture of "an erect, naked penis," according to an ESPN report.
The outlet said it obtained a copy of the text history.New York hired the 41-year-old Porter last month. He agreed to a four-year contract after spending the past four seasons with the.