Mets Interim Manager Andy Green Addresses Reports of In-Game AI Usage

Interim manager Andy Green confirmed the New York Mets are compliant with MLB rules following reports of the team using expensive AI for pitch selection.

PHILADELPHIA — New York Mets interim manager Andy Green addressed reports regarding Mets AI usage on Saturday, stating the organization remains fully compliant with Major League Baseball regulations. The inquiry followed a report singling out the club for employing artificial intelligence to assist with in-game strategy decisions. Speaking before a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies, Green emphasized that the league makes all final determinations regarding rule adherence. The controversy surfaced after former Mets reliever Adam Ottavino, who pitched for the franchise from 2022 to 2024, claimed on his YouTube livestream "Baseball & Coffee" that the team utilized a high-priced software program funded by owner Steve Cohen.

Ottavino Details Pitch-Selection Software

Adam Ottavino, currently a broadcaster for the New York Yankees' YES Network, identified the Mets as the primary target of a recent league-wide crackdown. He alleged the organization possessed an expensive AI program designed to assist in picking pitches and managing other in-game variables. According to Ottavino, coaches around the league had been discussing the technology, which the Mets reportedly touted earlier in the year. The former reliever noted that the software was a significant investment for the front office. When confronted with these specific assertions, Green declined to comment on public statements made by individuals outside the current staff, reiterating only that the team has met every requirement asked of them by MLB officials.

MLB Implements New iPad Restrictions

Major League Baseball initiated a hardware restriction starting Wednesday night to coincide with the beginning of the season's second half. The league has made custom tabs on dugout iPads inaccessible to all teams. Previously, these tablets allowed access to league-provided data, video, and a specific tab where organizations could host proprietary programs. By disabling this custom interface, the league has effectively limited the digital tools available to coaching staffs during active play. Green deferred further questions regarding the policy change to the league office, noting he held no strong personal opinion on the restriction of the technology.

Steve Cohen’s Investment and Team Compliance

Reports of the Mets AI usage highlighted the financial backing of owner Steve Cohen, who allegedly funded the development of the strategy software. Despite the claims of a crackdown, Green maintained that the club will continue to follow all protocols established by the commissioner's office. The interim manager focused on the team's ongoing cooperation rather than the specific capabilities of the software mentioned by Ottavino. As the second half of the season progresses, the Mets must operate without the custom digital tabs previously used in the dugout, aligning with the universal mandate issued to all thirty clubs. Green concluded by stating the organization would remain transparent with MLB regarding any future technological implementations used for strategic purposes.