In an offseason filled by an unprecedented and unforeseen timeline of events, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas has exhibited resiliency, laser-like focus, and an “act like you belong there” aura that’s suited him well so far.

Through his promotion following Carlos Beltran‘s short-lived tenure and subsequent ouster, to his seamless transition into that vacated role and the encouraging, teamwide roots that were taking hold at in Port St. Lucie last month, and to the current COVID-19 global pandemic having pushed his MLB managerial debut back indefinitely, Rojas hasn’t once — at least publicly — batted an eye.

His hot streak continued on Thursday. Speaking with Wayne Randazzo of WCBS, the first-year skipper made a simple, yet incredibly important request to Mets fans as we all battle this health crisis.

“Be safe at home, support each other and most importantly, support the people that are in the frontlines just doing their jobs, all the doctors, hospital personnel and nurses that are putting so much hard work in to contain the virus.”

“Everyone needs to follow the protocols and follow what the governor is telling us,” Rojas said. “We will definitely be playing baseball sooner than later if we follow the protocol, and then we can all enjoy Mets baseball.”

That’s the ultimate goal, but first things first.

For a baseball season to take place, the level of risk to players, staff, broadcast teams, and potential fans in attendance has to be nil. We’re quite a way off from that point, but that hasn’t stopped Rojas from continuing to move forward and stay positive.

“Whatever the timeline, we have to keep the mentality that we are going to play. We have to take this day-to-day and do what you can do with your surroundings,” Rojas said. “This being a game of adjustments kind of trains you for something like this. We’re just doing what’s best for everyone at the moment. The time will come to play baseball again.”

As for his players, Rojas appears to have a great deal of trust in this group to stay focused on the task at hand, whenever that may actually begin, as told to Nathalie Alonso of MLB.com.

“Obviously, with what’s going on with the virus, it’s something we’ve never seen before, so we’re swimming in unfamiliar waters as far as being able to anticipate what’s going to happen in the future. But as far as adjusting and adapting, like we’re all doing in our lives, I think [the baseball mentality] has helped us as a team.”

“Everyone went where they needed to go depending on their respective responsibilities to their families. They’re staying as active as possible to stay in the best possible shape depending on what they have available to them in terms of facilities. Yes, things have happened suddenly, but the game itself prepares you for changes.”

Strong leadership skills are evidenced by a level head during tumultuous times. Through all of the dramatic turns this offseason, Luis Rojas has been as cool as a cucumber. That shouldn’t go unnoticed.