The Milwaukee Brewers, a team whose infrastructure David Stearns helped build and watched thrive, played at Citi Field on Tuesday, highlighting a stark contrast with the New York Mets.
The Brewers entered play as the National League's No. 1 seed and are on track for their fourth consecutive postseason appearance, and eighth in the last nine seasons. This success has been achieved with a roster that does not rely on the high-spending approach often associated with acquiring star players like Juan Soto.
David Stearns, who now holds a leadership role with the Mets, was instrumental in developing the Brewers' current roster and organizational success before his departure. The performance of the Brewers against the Mets underscores the effectiveness of the team-building strategy Stearns implemented in Milwaukee, a strategy that has yielded consistent results and a strong competitive standing in Major League Baseball.