In early September, the Mets placed then-acting-general manager Zack Scott on administrative leave following his arrest for driving while intoxicated. In early November, the Mets parted ways with Scott. They've since moved on and hired Billy Eppler to the general manager post.
Scott, meanwhile, saw his case play out in the legal system and was found not guilty on his two drunk driving charges on Thursday in a White Plains, New York court.
Scott made a statement following the verdict (via MLB.com's Anthony DiComo):
I am thankful for today's verdict. Nonetheless, I regret choices I made on August 31, resulting in circumstances that led to my arrest.
Thank you to my attorneys, friends, professional associates, and, most importantly, my family for supporting me throughout this process.
Professionally, I'm grateful to Sandy Alderson for the opportunity to lead baseball operations for the Mets and wish my former teammates nothing but the best going forward.
I believe this humbling experience will make me a better husband, father, son, friend and leader, and I look forward to what the future holds.
Scott, 45, joined the Mets in 2020 after 17 years with the Red Sox organization. He was promoted to interim general manager when allegations of sexual harassment against then-Mets GM Jared Porter surfaced. His tenure only lasted several months until he was arrested.
