Doug Melvin resigned to become the new chief executive of Mets, according to a report

According to a report by FanCred Sports, the search for the new chief executive of the New York Mets narrowed Thursday. Doug Melvin, former general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, is no longer racing for the job.

It is not clear whether Melvin has withdrawn on his own or whether he was told that he was no longer considered for the job. Melvin had his second interview Tuesday with the Mets, with owner Fred Wilpon and his son, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon, and some previous reports said he was considered a favorite to win the job.

According to Fancred, the other two remaining finalists are Agent Brodie Van Wagenen, interviewed on Monday, and Tampa Bay Baseball Operations Vice President, Chaim Bloom.

Van Wagenen, 44, has been co-director of CAA Baseball since 2010, and the Mets are well-known as a representative of Yoenis Cespedes and others.

"In my role as an agent, my solution is to create opportunities for players to succeed on and off the field," Van Wagenen said Monday. "My conversations with the Mets continue to be organic – I believe baseball is better when the Mets are competitive and successful."

Sandy Alderson has been Executive Director since October 2010 but took a leave in July when the cancer recurred and said the team's poor record did not warrant a return. The team's baseball decisions were made by the trio of Deputy General Manager John Ricco and Special Assistants Omar Minaya and JP Ricciardi, all of whom reported to Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon. and its owner, Fred Wilpon.

"As Jeff and Fred continue their search for a new baseball operations manager, players, fans and the entire organization will be motivated to have a leader with the skills and commitment to win." . " Said Van Wagenen. "If the Wilpons believe that I am this person, we will have this conversation."