It seems that Steve Cohen might be under some scrutiny once again.
At Citi Field on Tuesday, Mets fans were vocally supporting Pete Alonso as he approached his 300th career home run, strongly expressing their disappointment over the team’s decision to allow him to join the Orioles. In an unexpected twist, footage surfaced showing Cohen appearing to celebrate Alonso’s achievement during the game.
In the clip shared on X, Cohen can be seen rising from his seat, encouraging the crowd to stand, and clapping enthusiastically for Alonso.
The Post attempted to get a comment from Cohen, but he didn’t respond.
The video linked back to a tweet from Cohen, where he reacted to a report discussing David Stearns’ absence from the team recently on a podcast called “Foul Territory.” Cohen quipped about seeing someone resembling Stearns in the dugout on Monday, questioning if it was actually him or an impostor.
Alonso’s milestone home run contributed to an intense game that stretched into extra innings.
Ultimately, the Orioles triumphed over the Mets with a score of 7-5 after Coby Mayo hit an inside-the-park home run in the 11th inning.
Mets players, aware of the crowd’s exuberance for a player not in their team colors, recognized the significance of the moment for Alonso, a five-time All-Star.
Soto noted, “I don’t think they turned on us. I think they just cheered for him. He accomplished a lot for this city and this organization, and I feel like they appreciated it.”
Reflecting on his past experiences, he mentioned, “When I went back to D.C., I noticed how the fans reacted to me, and it was really something special.”
Bo Bichette remarked on the unusual nature of the crowd’s reaction, suggesting it might illustrate the current state of the Mets’ season. “In a way, we probably did that to ourselves,” he said.
This past winter, Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles after the Mets chose not to offer him a long-term contract, parting ways instead with Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Edwin Diaz, among others.
As the season has unfolded, the Mets’ performance hasn’t aligned with expectations based on their acquisitions, including players like Luke Weaver, Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert Jr., and Bichette.
Next up, the Mets (69-83) will face the Phillies in a four-game series this weekend, which marks one of the final series of the season.
