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David Wright, a Mets legend, was honored at Citi Field and shared personal insights including his jersey number history, struggles with back injuries, mentorship influence, and ongoing connection with the Mets community, highlighting his enduring legacy and challenges.
David Wright's jersey retirement ceremony at Citi Field was a celebrated event, with his wife Molly Beers going viral for her appearance and receiving a standing ovation along with their children, highlighting Wright's significant impact and legacy with the Mets.
The Mets celebrated David Wright's retirement by retiring his number, but the team still struggles to find a consistent and effective third baseman, reminiscent of their past revolving door at the position.
David Wright was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame and his No. 5 jersey was retired in a ceremony at Citi Field, celebrating his career with the team despite injuries that shortened his playing days, highlighting his connection with fans and his contributions to Mets history.
Topps announced that over 34,000 copies of the Juan Soto signing with the Mets card have been sold, reflecting Mets fans' excitement for their new star. The Mets will retire David Wright's No. 5 jersey in July, and players like Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo have expressed enthusiasm about Soto joining the team. In other MLB news, the Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams, and the Cubs made a significant trade for outfielder Kyle Tucker. Additionally, private equity billionaire Justin Ishbia is exploring a bid to purchase the Minnesota Twins.
Following the retirement of Darryl Strawberry's No. 18 by the New York Mets, the article speculates on which New York sports stars might have their numbers retired next. For the Mets, David Wright's No. 5 is a strong candidate. The Yankees are likely to retire Aaron Judge's No. 99 in the future. The Giants might reconcile with Tiki Barber to retire his No. 21, while the Jets should consider Gerry Philbin's No. 81. Other potential retirements include Richie Guerin's No. 9 for the Knicks, Vince Carter's No. 15 for the Nets, Brad Park's No. 2 for the Rangers, Ken Morrow's No. 6 for the Islanders, and Claude Lemieux's No. 22 for the Devils.
Billy Wagner narrowly missed induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his ninth year of eligibility, falling five votes short of the 75 percent threshold. Former Mets Carlos Beltrán and David Wright also did not receive enough votes for induction, with Beltrán's support increasing to 57.1 percent in his second year on the ballot. Wagner, a standout left-handed reliever, has one year of eligibility remaining to reach the threshold. Other former Mets, including José Reyes and Bartolo Colón, did not receive enough votes to remain on the ballot, while Gary Sheffield fell short in his 10th and final year of eligibility.
The Mets won their first series in weeks by beating the Rays twice in a row. The team called up catcher Gary Sánchez from the minor league contract before the opt-out deadline. The Marlins beat the Nationals and remain a game-and-a-half ahead of the Mets in the National League East. In MLB news, the Dodgers lost to the Cardinals, and MLB.tv is offering a 50% discount for the remainder of the season. David Wright's walk-off win against Mariano Rivera happened on this date in 2006.