In terms of the Mets, what Hall of Famers, past, present, and future, who already have Mets caps on their plaques or who might get one one day? Who, currently in the Hall of Fame, could’ve worn Mets hats? Players have input on what cap they choose to wear, but that is ultimately up to the Hall of Fame.

While the Mets have numbers retired at Citi Field, only two have Mets ballcaps in Cooperstown. Casey Stengel and Gil Hodges are also in the Hall of Fame, but they wear Brooklyn Dodgers (Hodges) and New York Yankees (Stengel) hats, respectively. 

Mets With Caps In The Hall

Tom Seaver

We start with The Franchise, the man who has a statue outside Citi Field’s main entrance. From 1967 to 1977, and again in 1983, Tom Seaver made seven All-Star teams with the Mets and helped the Mets win the 1969 World Series and the 1973 pennant. He won all three of his Cy Youngs as a Met in 1969, 1973, and 1975. Seaver is the Mets’ all-time leader in wins (198) and strikeouts (2,541). Seaver was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. 

Mike Piazza

The second Mets representative in Cooperstown and the greatest hitter in Mets history. Mike Piazza was traded to the Mets in 1998 and helped turn those teams into contenders, leading them to back-to-back NLCS appearances in 1999 and 2000, while winning the pennant in 2000. Piazza was a seven-time All-Star and a five-time Silver Slugger as a Met. Piazza hit 220 home runs, 655 RBIS, and a .296 average with the Mets. He was voted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

Guys In the Hall Who Could’ve Had Mets Caps

Gary Carter

This is the most notable and the one many argue should’ve been in the Hall of Fame as a Met. Gary Carter was traded to the Mets in 1985 and was the last piece of the puzzle for the 1986 World Series championship team. Carter brought leadership to the team and, along with Keith Hernandez (we’ll get to him), was named a co-captain. Carter made the All-Star team four times and won a Silver Slugger during his five-year run in Queens. He’s, of course, most remembered for starting the dramatic comeback in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.

Carter was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003 as a Montreal Expo, a team he spent 12 years with. Famously, Carter expressed a desire to go into the Hall in a Mets cap. However, the Hall of Fame determined that his accomplishments in Montreal during those years warranted his induction as an Expo. While Carter may not be in the Hall of Fame in the blue and orange, his number should be in the rafters of Citi Field. He spent many years in Montreal, but he’s most remembered for his time with the Mets and the 1986 team.

Gary Carter in 1986. Photo by Westchester County Journal News

Future Mets Hall of Famers?

Carlos Beltran

It’s almost certain that Carlos Beltran will be announced as a Hall of Famer on Tuesday. The question, of course, is what team he will represent in Cooperstown. While Beltran was put on the map as a member of the Kansas City Royals, as well as his 2004 run with the Houston Astros, Beltran spent seven seasons with the Mets and made the All-Star team in six of those seasons.

New York signed him on the heels of that great postseason run with Houston. He became one of the best free agent signings in team history and the best center fielder they’ve ever had. All three of Beltran’s career Gold Gloves and both of his Silver Sluggers came as a Met. Beltran has been a member of the Mets front office since 2023. If Beltran’s name is called, expect him to become the third player to put on a Mets cap. 

Keith Hernandez

One of the biggest omissions from the Hall of Fame, Hernandez is regarded as one of the best first basemen of all time. In 1983, the Mets needed a veteran to teach the club how to win. After a successful run with the St. Louis Cardinals for nine seasons, including winning the National League MVP in 1979 and the World Series in 1982, Hernandez was traded to the Mets, and he would guide them to their most successful era in team history. He was named captain, won six of his 11 Gold Gloves with the Mets, played on three All-Star teams, and, of course, helped them win the World Series in 1986. 

Nowadays, Hernandez is recognized for his 20-year run on the SNY broadcasts with Gary Cohen and former teammate Ron Darling. Hernandez has been part of Mets broadcasts since the late 90s, but his time on SNY since the network’s launch has been nothing short of legendary. Hernandez’s number 17 was retired by the Mets in 2022. His name has gained traction in recent years, so look for him to get in at some point. If he does get in, he could go in as a Met.

David Wright 

Wright’s name is one of the more interesting on the ballot. The fact that he has remained on the ballot right now is a good sign. Though it still won’t be easy for the former Mets captain, as injuries derailed his career. However, his peak was outstanding, and he was a perennial MVP candidate in his prime. As a Met, Wright hit 242 home runs and is the franchise’s all-time leader in RBIs (970) and hits (1,777).

He was a seven-time All-Star and helped the Mets win the division title in 2006. He made a significant return in 2015, contributing to their run to the World Series. Wright would have his number 5 retired in 2025. He also made a name for himself in the World Baseball Classic as “Captain America”.

Wright will be on his third year on the ballot in 2026, and he has stayed on the ballot with 6.2% in 2024 and 8.1% in 2025. It’ll be interesting to see what his vote total will be in 2026, but if he does get in one day, it’s a guarantee The Captain will be on the team he grew up watching in Norfolk, Virginia.

Jacob deGrom

The most recent New York Met and still playing for the Texas Rangers, deGrom became one of the best pitchers in franchise history from 2014-2022. Right there with Seaver and Dwight Gooden. deGrom won Rookie of the Year in 2014 and helped the Mets to the pennant in 2015 all in his first two years in the league. Then, later in the 2017 season, deGrom became the best pitcher in baseball, and he won back-to-back Cy Youngs in 2018 and 2019. He also made the All-Star team four times.

Injuries, however, would be the story of 2021 and 2022 before he departed the Mets in free agency. If not for injuries that held him out of the second half of the 2021 season, it could’ve been one of the best seasons ever by any pitcher. He was that good in the first half on the mound. Injuries have also halted his tenure in Texas, but he bounced back with a really good 2025 season.

Still, deGrom’s resume and peak could put him in Cooperstown one day. If it does, he’ll be the next player to go in wearing the blue and orange. Not to mention his number being retired at Citi Field one day. 

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10. Marathon in Oakland

Game 2 of the 1973 World Series against the A’s was (for 23 years) the longest played by time. It remains one of the craziest as well. This game lasted four hours and 13 minutes and featured a fair share of miscues on both sides. Even the umpires were prone to mistakes, none more famous than a missed call when Bud Harrelson tried to score on a fly ball to left field.

Fortunately for the Mets, they salvaged a split with a 10-7, 12-inning victory. The blinding sun did no favors to fielders trying to make otherwise routine plays. Not even Willie Mays, in his final appearance, was immune. The A’s Mike Andrews contributed two errors in the late stages, which led to him being forcibly dismissed by owner Charles O. Finley.

9. Subway Series Victory

After coming agonizingly close to beating the Yankees in the first two games in The Bronx, the Mets could claim a win once the series got back to Shea Stadium. The Yankees, as usual, didn’t make it easy.

The Mets rallied to tie it in the sixth on a Todd Zeile RBI double. Then, in the eighth, Zeile singled and Benny Agbayani drove him home with a go-ahead double. Bubba Trammell added an insurance run with a sacrifice fly. John Franco earned the win and Armando Benítez closed the door, snapping the Yankees’ incredible 14-game World Series winning streak.

8. Carter’s Two Homers

The Mets evened the ’86 World Series with the Red Sox behind two home runs from their future Hall of Fame catcher, Gary Carter, who was making his first World Series appearance after 13 big-league seasons. The first blast came in the top of the fourth against Sox starter Al Nipper, and the second was a mammoth shot over the Green Monster on a curveball from reliever Steve Crawford.

Carter’s three RBIs and multi-homer game were the driving force behind the Mets’ 6-2 victory at Fenway Park.

“All I got on my mind is getting that World Series ring,” he said in the postgame interview. Carter was ensured he’d get that ring a few days later.

7. Wright Has the Power

He had spent 12 seasons waiting to make the Fall Classic. He had spent many months just hoping to be healthy. In his first World Series at-bat in New York (and the first World Series game at Citi Field) with a runner on base, David Wright sent a towering drive over the left-center field fence and sent the crowd into a frenzy. Wright’s classic swing put the Mets on top, 2-1. New York went on to capture their lone win of the series, 9-3, with Wright tacking on two more RBIs in the sixth with a single to center.

6. Dykstra Provides a Spark

Being down 2-0 in the series following a pair of losses at home, the Mets were in desperate need of a quick start in Boston. How’s a leadoff homer in the top of the first? Lenny Dykstra went deep against Red Sox starter Oil Can Boyd on the third pitch of the game.

Dykstra’s homer kicked off a four-run inning and helped swing the momentum in New York’s favor. Bob Ojeda took it from there, delivering a wonderful start against his former team as the Mets cruised to a 7-1 victory.

5. Seaver, Swoboda Save the Day

The Mets’ ace didn’t pitch like one in the 1969 World Series opener with the Orioles. He did on this afternoon, however, with New York holding a 2-1 series edge.

Tom Seaver went all 10 innings and allowed just a run on six hits. But he had some help. With the Mets up 1-0 in the ninth and runners on the corners, Brooks Robinson drove a sinking liner to right field. Ron Swoboda was not a great defender, but he was here. In fact, he made a catch that’s still unbelievable. His diving, backhanded grab before the ball touched the ground prevented the O’s from taking the lead.

The Mets won in the bottom of the 10th on a controversial error made on a J.C. Martin bunt, giving New York the chance to close it out at home.

4. Agee Takes Over

Is it possible for one player to win a game by himself? The Mets’ center fielder put that question to the test in the first World Series game at Shea Stadium.

Tommie Agee was known best for his glove, and he showcased that with two incredible catches. In the fourth inning with men on first and third, Agee made a backhanded running catch at the 396-foot mark on a ball off the bat of Elrod Hendricks. Then in the seventh, with the bases loaded and Nolan Ryan pitching, Agee dove by the warning track in right-center and hauled in a liner by Paul Blair.

Those two defensive gems overshadowed his leadoff home run against Jim Palmer. Agee saved five runs and created one for his own team in a 5-0 Mets victory.

3. “The Dream Has Come True”

The Mets were supposed to be World Series champions from the beginning of the 1986 season. They fulfilled that promise. The way in which they did it showed that for all their dominance, they had character and resolve when it mattered most.

For all the dramatics that played out in Game 6, the winner-take-all Game 7 was anything but a sure thing for New York. Boston jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held it into the sixth. That’s when the Mets’ offense finally got to Bruce Hurst. It loaded the bases for Keith Hernandez, who delivered the biggest hit of his career when he drove in two with a single to center. New York went on to score eight runs over the final three innings — including MVP Ray Knight‘s seventh-inning homer off Calvin Schiraldi and Darryl Strawberry‘s cherry-on-top blast in the eighth.

Jesse Orosco prevented the Red Sox from evening it in the top half of the inning, holding the tying run at second. He got the final three outs in order and initiated a celebration that was some six months in the waiting.

2. The Miracle is Complete

In April 1969, humans were hundreds of thousands of miles away from setting foot on the moon just as the Mets seemed far away from a World Series title. By October 15, both distances had been covered and both feats had been achieved.

With the Orioles up 3-0 and poised to take the series back to Baltimore, Cleon Jones was hit by a pitch (the famous “shoe polish” tactic from manager Gil Hodges). Donn Clendenon belted his third homer of the series to pull New York to within a run.

Al Weis, emblematic of the unlikely nature of the Mets’ unexpected success, delivered in the seventh with a game-tying home run — the only round-tripper he hit at Shea all year — to finish off a fabulous .455 batting average over the five games. Two doubles and two Oriole errors in the eighth led to a 5-3 Mets lead.

It was an advantage the Mets’ superb big-game pitcher would protect. Jerry Koosman allowed just one hit over the final six innings while his hitters mounted their comeback. The final out came off the bat of Davey Johnson and landed in the glove of Cleon Jones in left field.

1. Game 6

It’s been talked about, shown, and debated a million times over (at least). In film, in books, and in spoken word, October 25, 1986, is among the greatest days in the history of the universe for Mets fans and (for a while) among the worst for Red Sox fans.

Wally Backman and Hernandez flew out to start the bottom of the 10th with New York down two runs. It brought Boston within one out of its first title since 1918 and the Mets to within one out of their season being a colossal disappointment.

The rest is a sequence of events that remains unbelievable. A Gary Carter single, a Kevin Mitchell single, a Ray Knight single, a wild pitch by Bob Stanley, all leading up to Mookie Wilson‘s grounder.

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Alonso started his career with a bang, driving in 120 RBIs. After the pandemic-shorted season in 2020, Alonso came up just short of the 100 mark in 2021 (94). He responded in a big way in 2022, setting a career-high by driving in 131 runs. He followed that up with a 118 RBI season in 2023 before seeing that figure drop to 88 last season. As mentioned, Alonso is on pace for around 131 RBIs this season, which would tie his career-high from the aforementioned 2022 year.

Alonso already broke one Mets’ franchise record this season, by mashing his 253rd, and 254th, homers of his Mets’ career, emerging as the Mets’ new home run king. Alonso is flying up the RBI board as well, as his 686 RBIs in his career ranks third most in franchise history.

He is still trailing Darryl Strawberry (733) and David Wright (970). If Alonso were to re-sign with the Mets longterm, both of those marks are attainable. Strawberry’s mark, health dependent, would likely be surpassed sometime early next season. Meanwhile, Wright’s franchise-leading 970 would likely be broken sometime in 2028 if the first baseman were to average 100 RBIs a season.

Regardless of the future, Alonso has already cemented himself as one of the most prolific offensive players in Mets’ franchise history. Hitting the 100 RBI plateau once again is just more evidence of that.

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After honoring former captain David Wright by retiring his iconic No. 5 jersey, the Mets dropped two out of three to the Reds at Citi Field.

Granted, New York did win the series finale on Sunday to avoid the sweep. However, this weekend was hardly an ideal way in which to start the second half of the season.

To that end, let’s recap all the good and all the bad from the Cincinnati series. It’s time for another 3 Up, 3 Down…

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3 UP

HONORING AN ICON

Without doubt, the high point of the weekend for the Mets came on Saturday. Before the game, a true franchise icon in David Wright was honored in a special and emotional ceremony at Citi Field. The Captain got the day he so deserved after giving everything he had to the organization over a memorable career. Wright saw his No. 5 jersey raised to the rafters, while he was also inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. You couldn’t help but tear up while watching the ceremony.

The Mets now get it right when it comes to paying tribute to their past. And Wright still means a great deal to the organization, to the fans, and the entire city of New York. He was the perfect face of the franchise, the ideal leader and role model, and one heck of a player. Saturday was the perfect way to say thank you to one of the best to ever represent the Mets.

SUNDAY BEST

David Peterson proved to be the perfect pitching tonic on Sunday. The ever-reliable starter was stellar once again. He allowed just one run on four hits and one walk with four strikeouts across six full innings. More importantly, Peterson once again gave his team some much-needed length. Consequently, the lefty is now the lone Mets starter to have completed six-plus innings over their last 35 games. He’s accomplished that feat five times in total. With a 2.90 ERA on the year, Peterson is giving the Mets quality, dependability, and durability nearly every single start.

SMARTS & HUSTLE

Juan Soto isn’t known for his baserunning ability, but his hustle and smarts on the basepaths played a big role in preventing a series sweep. With the series finale tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the eighth, Soto started and finished the play that led to the winning run. He drew a leadoff walk, before showing tremendous IQ and instincts to get a headstart from third and make a head-first slide to home. Soto’s aggressive jump put pressure on the Reds defense, and an off-target throw allowed Soto to score the go-ahead run. Again, Soto is known more for his superstar hitting, but his instincts and smarts were what won the game for New York on Sunday.

Jul 18, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Alejandro Carrillo (84) reacts during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

3 DOWN

WAIT & SEE

There was some notable concern on Sunday when Pete Alonso‘s name was missing from the lineup. It was revealed that the first baseman was day-to-day with a right hand contusion. Now, Alonso did come off the bench in the finale, striking out in the eighth inning in his only at-bat. As a result, he kept his franchise-record 354 consecutive games played streak alive. However, hand injuries can be tricky for hitters, and the Mets will be hoping this contusion remains a minor problem and nothing more. After all, a healthy and locked-in Alonso will be needed if this team is to meet expectations in the second half.

SETTING THE WRONG TONE

Questionable decisions and throwing games away are starting to pile up for the Mets. We saw glaring examples of both in the opener on Friday night. Sean Manaea was stellar across four innings, but was removed after throwing just 69 pitches. It was clear that the lefty could have gone a little longer. However, the more egregious decision proved to be going to Alex Carrillo, who immediately blew a lead. Manager Carlos Mendoza then decided to keep Carrillo in for the sixth, before eventually pulling him from the game. The result? Carrillo was shelled for five earned runs and three homers on three hits and two walks. A 2-1 lead quickly morphed into a 6-2 deficit. Mendoza’s questionable decision cost the Mets the game and set the tone for the rest of the weekend.

WHERE IS THIS EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE?

Once again, the offense was missing in action for the Mets. A so-called explosive lineup managed just nine runs across three games against the Reds. The offense also went 6-for-25 (.240) with runners in scoring position, leaving a whopping 25 runners stranded on base. The problems could be found up and down the lineup. Francisco Lindor finished the series 0-for-14. Mark Vientos, who is without a home run since May 28, went 2-for-11 in the series. Juan Soto and Pete Alonso combined for just two hits across the three-game set. It is hard to win baseball games when your offense is that ice cold.Furthermore, the Mets are averaging just 3.7 runs over their last 31 games, which is tied for the sixth-worst mark in all of baseball over that span. Not good.

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The city of New York forever retired No. 5 for the Captain, David Wright. It was one of the most highly anticipated and happiest occasions in the entire 64 years the Mets have been a team, as described by the master of ceremonies, Mets Hall-of-Famer and current voice of the New York Mets, Howie Rose.

When David Allen Wright was drafted by the Mets in the third round (Pick No. 38 overall) of the 2001 MLB draft, he was only an 18-year-old from Chesapeake, Virginia. Three years later on July 7, 2001, Wright made his MLB debut and quickly became a New York favorite and changed the trajectory of Mets baseball forever.

Wright ended his 14-season career with a .296 average, .376 on-base percentage, .491 slugging, and a .867 OPS. He hit 390 career doubles, 26 triples, 242 home runs, drove in 970 RBIs, and had 949 runs scored.

He was the 2004 MLB Rookie of the Year, named NL player of the week five times, MLB player of the year in 2005, NL Player of the month twice, and participated in the home run derby twice.

Wright made one of the biggest impacts on the Mets organization and has continued to do-so since 2018 when he played his final game. That makes this retirement ceremony one that doesn’t just celebrate Wright’s on-field achievements, but also celebrates the person, the friend, the teammate, and the mentor that Wright is.

Along with Wright’s family and friends, several Mets alumni and former teammates of Wright, as well as special guests, were in attendance for this momentous occasion. Those in attendance included, but was not limited to Steve and Alex Cohen, Jay Horwitz, Tony Carullo, his wife Molly, children Olivia, Madison, and Brooks, his parents Rhon and Elisa, Cliff Floyd, Josh Satin, Jose Reyes, Dave Racaniello, Daniel Murphy, Michael Cuddyer, Joe McEwing, agent Keith Miiller, Terry Collins, and Willie Randolph.

Along with retiring Wright’s jersey number, the Mets honored former visiting clubhouse manager, Tony Carullo, awarding his with the Mets’ Hall-of-Fame lifetime achievement award. It was presented to him by Jay Horowitz.

After introducing Saturday’s recognized guests, Rose went on to describe who Wright was.

He was a 7-time All-Star, 2-time Gold Glove, and 2-time Silver Slugger winner. But more than that, as Rose described, he was a player who impacted the lives of those around him, including always making himself available to talk to fans and going above and beyond to help those in need.

Wright was a huge part of helping the Mets make it to the 2015 MLB World Series with a home run after recovering from injury in the National League Championship Series win that helped send the Mets to the World Series.

As Wright entered the field, he went over to third base, where he spent so much of his time and took a bow, similar to how Seaver took his bow upon his jersey being retired and entered into the Mets Hall-of-Fame.

Wright was then presented with his jersey and a customized mosaic made with photos of teammates, managers, coaches & others who impacted Wright’s career.

And then it was the moment everyone had anticipated as the Mets unveiled his No. 5 at the top of a rainy Citi Field. Wright, with watery eyes, watched as his number was officially displayed and then took to the mic, saying, “You guys are trying to make me cry, don’t do it.”

Wright began his retirement speech recounting the final time he took the mic at Citi Field to retire, September 9, 2018, when the Mets won in extra innings. Though he only drew a walk and popped out in the game, he called the night memorable for one reason:

“That night, I fully realized the extent of the relationship I had developed with the city of New York, and in particular, this Mets fanbase,” said Wright who recounted having his wife and daughters at the game past midnight since the Mets made his final game last extra long. He discussed that night as a night where he realized he had formed “an unbreakable bond with the best fanbase in baseball.”

Though Wright never won a World Series, he described how the Mets fanbase always supported him through the good and the bad and how thankful he was for the support Mets fans showed him through the good and the bad.

Wright closed his speech with the following.

“My three wonderful kids, Olivia, Madison, and Brooks, often use the term, ‘for real life,’ when on occasion they’re telling the truth. I’m gonna borrow their term, this for sure doesn’t feel like ‘for real life.’ Thank you for allowing me to live out my dream in front of you each night. I love you so much and lets go Mets!”

Wright then took a golf cart ride around Citi Field as the 2025 Mets took the field for warm-ups.

Jose Reyes spoke with Steve Gelbs after the ceremony, calling Wright someone who his like a brother to me.

“To be here and this team do that for him, that’s unbelievable,” Reyes stated. “He deserves everything that this organization does for him.”

Cliff Floyd also spoke with the media.

“He never wavers,” said Floyd. “He’s always the same guy. He’s organic and real.”

Michael Cuddyer also commented on his relationship with Wright, someone he called being a hard worker and someone who grinded as hard as he could to attain a goal. Cuddyer played with him in 2015 and explained how Wright humbly commanded the room and was a presence who people wanted to follow. He was always goal-minded and worked as long as he could.

The one moment Cuddyer recounts the most is when they played in Philadelphia and presented the team with cookies in a full uniform.

“He’s a team-first guy. Cares about his friends, his teammates, and cares about the organization deeply,” said Cuddyer.

After having his jersey retired, Wright and his three all threw out first pitches to end the pregame ceremonies. Olivia Wright then shouted, “Play Ball” as the excitement of the day continued and the Mets took the field.

WRIGHT’S PRE-GAME COMMENTS

Wright spoke to the media ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony about what the day meant to him, what the atmosphere had already been like, and how much the city has supported him. He called the morning leading up to the retirement ceremony overwhelmingly supportive.

“The support, whether it’s my family in the first couple rows, friends that have flown from all over the country to come in, the support from the city, seeing No. 5 on the backs of so many people from New York has been humbling.”

“An amazing experience that’s only going to get better. Thanks to the organization, Steve & Alex, they’ve really made this nothing but first class. They’ve gone over the top to accommodate more people than they should’ve and have welcomed my family and I with open arms, and the rest of the alumni,” he stated.

Wright’s last game was in 2018. He called both days emotional days that have their differences, but he described taking off the uniform as one thing vs the day his number is retired as a day that depicts the relationship he and his family have with the organization. He said it does feel like just yesterday that he took the jersey off, but he calls a day like today as a day of coming home.

“It’s a really neat feeling,” Wright said. “It almost to me feels like coming home from a long trip. You get to see familiar phases from ownership to the team and the different smiles you’re accustomed to seeing on a daily basis. It’s really neat and brings back a lot of memories.”

The thing Wright was looking forward to the most when it came to the retirement ceremonies was sharing it with everybody who’s had an impact in getting me to this point. That includes more people than I could name. And that was clear with the long list of renowned guests who were in attendance for his retirement ceremony on Saturday.

Wright said sharing this moment with his children of nine, seven, and four years old is to be able to play the video back years down the road together and remember the moment.

Wright was asked what one piece of advice he would give young athletes growing up, and that is to reach the ceiling, the ceiling of accomplishing your goals.

When he retired from baseball, Wright said it took his heart a while to catch up to his body as he had created a bond with the city and the organization. But he explained how as an a professional athlete, you know when the body can’t go anymore, and though he didn’t have the storybook ending he was looking for, he knew the time was right and that it was his time to call it a career. He explained all the game gave to him.

“The game has given me more than I could ever imagine,” Wright said. “It’s crazy to think I’m up here talking about this right now. This game has given me more than I could’ve ever imagined, and part of me would like to think it’s the work and the effort I put into it.”

Wright certainly gave so much to the organization, and New York will forever be thankful for him and the impact he had and continues to have on New York and the Mets fanbase, and all of baseball as a whole as well.

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Happy David Wright Day!

The Mets are retiring David Wright’s No. 5 today and inducting him into the Mets Hall of Fame. The fourth captain in Mets history defined a generation of Mets baseball with his trademark slick fielding, timely hitting, and excellent leadership. If you’re going to the game today, have a wonderful time! Hope you are able to make new memories while celebrating one of the truly greatest Mets players of all time.

After the ceremony, the Mets will try to get back in the win column. The Mets came out strong Friday night. Sean Manaea was dealing, Juan Soto was slugging, and the Mets got a hit with runners in scoring position. As soon as the Mets went to the bullpen, things fell apart, and the Mets lost 8-4. Let’s bounce back!

May 11, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with right fielder Juan Soto (22) after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Mets Lineup

1. Brandon Nimmo – LF
2. Francisco Lindor – SS
3. Juan Soto – RF
4. Pete Alonso – 1B
5. Mark Vientos – DH
6. Jeff McNeil – CF
7. Ronny Mauricio – 3B
8. Brett Baty – 2B
9. Luis Torrens – C

Clay Holmes has tossed 103 1/3 innings over 19 starts with a 3.31 ERA, 4.23 FIP, 1.258 WHIP, and a 115 ERA+. Holmes is coming off a solid start where he allowed two runs over five innings against the Royals. Being a reliever in the American League for the last couple of years, the Reds have barely faced Holmes recently. Holmes faced the Reds once last season, striking out all three hitters he faced in his one inning of relief. The Reds have the following career numbers against him:

• Will Benson 0-2
• Santiago Espinal 0-1, K
• Jake Fraley 1-1
• Austin Hays 2-8, 2B, 2 K
• Gavin Lux 1-2
• Noelvi Marte 0-1, K
• Matt McLain 0-1
• Spencer Steer 1-2, K
• Tyler Stephenson 0-2, K
• Brent Suter 0-2, K

Opposing Lineup

1. TJ Friedl – CF
2. Matt McLain – 2B
3. Elly De La Cruz – SS
4. Austin Hays – DH
5. Gavin Lux – LF
6. Spencer Steer – 1B
7. Tyler Stephenson – C
8. Jake Fraley – RF
9. Noelvi Marte – 3B

Nick Martinez is finally, primarily, a starting pitcher. He debuted with the Rangers as a starter back in 2014 and was slowly moved into the bullpen over his four years with Texas. He then played four seasons in Japan, coming back to America in 2022. Since then, he’s been slowly moved back to the rotation.

This season he has pitched in 21 games, 19 starts, totaling 111 innings with a 4.78 ERA, 4.14 FIP, 1.207 WHIP, and a 93 ERA+. July is a good microcosm of his season. His last start was solid, allowing only two runs over 5 1/3 innings. His start before that was terrible, allowing 10 runs over five innings. Before that, he allowed four runs from nine hits over 6 2/3 innings. He’s just been inconsistent in the rotation, oscillating from excellent starts (one run over eight innings on June 27th) to terrible starts. The Mets have the following career numbers against him:

• Pete Alonso 1-4, HR, BB
• Brett Baty 1-3
• Francisco Lindor 2-6, 2B
• Jeff McNeil 0-3
• Brandon Nimmo 2-6, 2B, BB, 2 K
• Juan Soto 1-1, HR
• Tyrone Taylor 2-6, 2 2B, 2 K

Game Notes

• Brandon Waddell was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse today. Righty Kevin Herget was selected to the major league roster as the corresponding move.
• Today, David Wright will become the eighth Mets player in franchise history to have his number retired by the organization, joining Tom Seaver (#41), Mike Piazza (#31), Jerry Koosman (#36), Keith Hernandez (#17), Willie Mays (#24), Dwight Gooden (#16) and Darryl Strawberry (#18). In addition, the Mets have retired three other numbers, including Manager Gil Hodges (#14), Manager Casey Stengel (#37), and Jackie Robinson (#42). Wright joins Seaver as the only players to have their number retired and enter the Mets Hall of Fame on the same day
• Four players in franchise history have played in 1,000 or more games, hit 100 or more homers, and walked 500 or more times. Darryl Strawberry, Howard Johnson, David Wright, and Brandon Nimmo.

Three Things To Watch For

1. Francisco Lindor. There are going to be a lot of eyes on the leader of the 2025 Mets today. For a while now, Lindor has essentially been the assumed captain of the Mets. Official MLB accounts accidentally released a video for the David Wright celebrations that seemed to suggest that Lindor will be named the captain soon. Whether or not that is true, the Mets need Francisco to be Francisco today. He’s gone 0-for-10 over his last two games. Before that that though, he was on a mini-hot streak, hitting .333/.438/.630 over seven games with two doubles and two home runs.
2. Juan Soto. Soto picked up right where he left off before the All-Star break by hitting another tank. Soto has now homered in three of his last four games and has 24 on the season. He’s now at 4.0 bWAR for the season while still leading the league with 77 walks. The Mets broadcast noted that after his three-strikeout game before the All-Star break, 2025 is the first season since 2019 that Soto has more strikeouts than walks. He struck out two more times yesterday and now has struck out 80 times this season.
3. Brooks Raley. The Mets activated Brooks Raley before Friday night’s game. Raley was traded to the Mets before the 2023 season and pitched in 74 games with a 2.48 ERA from 2023 to 2024. He needed Tommy John surgery after eight games in 2024. Raley has not allowed a run in any of eight rehab games, scattering seven hits over nine innings. The Mets’ bullpen could use a boost, and hopefully Raley can provide it.

Let’s go Mets!

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You turn and he’s there. The man who defined your childhood. The one you cheered on for years, no decades, as he emerged as the humblest superstar your franchise ever produced. The one you cheered on, in person, in his last professional game. As he exits the field one last time, you feel tears drip down your cheeks, as tears stream down your hero’s face, all while Alan Silvestri’s Captain America theme blares through stadium speakers.

You begin a casual conversation with your hero, your mind unravelling under the sheer weight of trying to piece together the right combination of words to thank him for a decade of hope, a decade of optimism. You’re trying not to stammer and trying not to stutter as the conversation you’ve practiced for years finally comes to fruition: thanking your role model for setting a path to follow, not only for himself and his teammates, but for an entire generation of young adults in the tristate area to follow.

On Friday, I ran into David Wright on my way home from work.

I can confirm that the public accolades are correct. David is as nice as can be, as pleasant as advertised.

David has a rare ability to resonate with anyone, even a random star-struck young professional. I didn’t need additional proof to believe the story of David driving a rookie Josh Satin home to Manhattan in the middle of the night, but I certainly got it. His public image, among Mets fans, is as pristine as it should be.

David’s contributions to the Mets have been well-chronicled and rightfully so. He’s the franchise leader in hits, runs, total bases, RBIs, bWAR, and Win Probability Added. He wasn’t just a great Met; his contributions on the field resulted in a nomination to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame Ballot, with a chance of getting in.

But his off-the-field work is what shone through. Steve Phillips’ call of “Not Only a Great Player, but a Great Person” still rings true.

In only his second season in the bigs, Wright established the “David Wright Foundation,” a local charity designed to increase awareness of multiple sclerosis. New York’s media, always ready to shoot someone down, rightfully put Wright on a pedestal thanks to his exceptional character, his never-ending work ethic, and his accountable captainship.

He was always the bright light during some putrid Mets teams in the mid-2010s. On September 29th, 2018, David received the send-off he so rightfully deserved after years of grueling rehab to heal a degenerative back condition.

Today, Citi Field will be rapturous as Wright’s No. 5 joins the rafters, alongside fellow Mets greats. I will be among the crowd, drowning out his speech with cheers of appreciation.

As a personal aside, I’ve always worn No. 5 for years playing sports. The reason was simple enough: On and off the field, I wanted to emulate the way David Wright conducted his business. 

If you’ve read my writing before, you probably know me for my Metsmerized StatCast series, or my interview with Mets minor leaguer Josh Hejka, or my never-ending analyses of Mets players through the lens of Baseball Savant. In other words, you know me as an analytical writer.

There is none of that with David Wright. There is solely an appreciation of how he conducted his business, day in and day out,  knowingly or not, to make me a better teammate, a better role model, and a better person.

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Within that 14-year span, he broke records, made seven All-Star teams, was an elite third baseman both in the field and at the plate, and was the face of a franchise that far too often didn’t come close to meeting the standards he was at. In spite of setbacks, many beyond his control, he carried himself as a true leader—a player that fans could relate to and be proud of. Wright built a legacy that has made him a Mets immortal and among the most Amazin’ to ever wear orange and blue.

Welcome to the Bigs – July 21, 2004

It was meant to be. He rooted for the Mets growing up in the Tidewater area of Virginia. After being drafted in 2001, Wright blossomed in the minor league system and never gave the organization reason to question him as a cornerstone player-in-waiting. David went hitless in his major league debut at Shea Stadium versus the Montreal Expos, but made several impressive plays in the field. The necessary tools to become the third base fixture and team leader were evident.

Although it was a small sample size of 69 games and 263 at-bats, Wright finished ’04 with a .293 batting average, 14 home runs, and 40 RBIs while carrying himself in a manner unusual for a 21-year-old. It was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal Mets season.

Glove Not Required – August 9, 2005

Easily his greatest defensive highlight occurred at Petco Park during his first full big-league season. San Diego’s Brian Giles lifted a soft fly ball over Wright’s head in the seventh inning—a certain hit (usually). It would’ve been tough enough to make the play with a mitt. So as he ran back for the ball, he tracked the trajectory and where it was headed—leaving him little choice about the next course of action.

Wright reached out with his throwing hand. While falling down, he held on to the ball before landing on the grass in shallow left. It was one of the best catches you’ll ever see, by a Met or anyone.

Subway Series Classic – May 19, 2006

What’s the lasting image of David Wright? For many, it’s him running out of the batter’s box after a drive to straightaway center field and leaping with hope multiple times before exulting after he had delivered the game-winning hit to beat Mariano Rivera and the Yankees.

He faced a legendary closer with the score sitting at 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth. On a 2-2 pitch, Rivera threw his patented cutter down in the strike zone.

Johnny Damon couldn’t get it. Paul Lo Duca scored to ensure a thrilling victory in one of the best Subway Series games ever. It was also a series that carried extra significance for the Mets, as it came in the midst of their best regular season since the start of the decade, coupled with the emergence of a new face of the franchise.

A Homer Happy All-Star Debut – July 10 & 11, 2006

Ignore the fact that after the Home Run Derby, Wright’s second-half power numbers tailed off significantly. But that night (and the next) was a national coming-out party for David. He ended up second to the Phillies’ Ryan Howard in the derby. But nobody told him the contest was over.

Wright stepped up for his first All-Star Game at-bat and hit a liner off former Met Kenny Rogers in the second inning that cleared the short left-field fence. Wright was one of six Mets selected to the National League squad in a season when the East was already a runaway by the unofficial midway point. The American League’s comeback victory prevented Wright from potentially being the game’s MVP.

Welcome to the Club – September 16, 2007

His third base predecessor Howard Johnson did it three times. Darryl Strawberry accomplished it as well. Now it was Wright’s turn to enter the select 30-homer, 30-steal circle. An opposite-field homer against Philadelphia made David the first 30-30 Met since HoJo in 1991.

While September 2007 was certainly a month to forget for his team, Wright did not suffer down the stretch. In fact, he had a 1.034 OPS over the regular season’s final 27 games and would’ve made a strong case for NL MVP if the Mets hadn’t completely cratered.

Lone Walk-off Homer – August 7, 2008

He held the Mets record for walk-off hits before it was broken by Wilmer Flores, but only once did a game-ender leave the park. It couldn’t have come at a better time for the player or the club. Both Wright and the Mets were struggling. New York had lost five of six, and manager Jerry Manuel even considered sitting David for this afternoon’s contest versus the San Diego Padres. But Wright proved his worth. He singled in the first, doubled in the fifth, and punctuated his three-hit day with a two-out, two-run homer against Heath Bell.

First Mets Citi Field Blast – April 13, 2009

Who better? And how ironic also, considering the original canyon-like dimensions helped to severely limit Wright’s power numbers for years to come. After he laced a double down the right field line in the bottom of the first for the Mets’ initial hit in their new ballpark, Wright came up with two on and two out in the fifth, and the Mets down by three. He had enough lift and distance to send it about 390 feet. Back then, that was *barely* enough to get it over “The Great Wall of Flushing.” That briefly tied the score at five, but the San Diego Padres would be the home-opening spoiler.

The Hit King – September 26, 2012

He had already become the leader in nearly every significant offensive category: RBIs, runs scored, extra-base hits, and total bases. A little more than eight years into his career, David surpassed Ed Kranepool for the most hits ever by a New York Met. But it didn’t happen in typical David Wright fashion. The record-breaker was a dribbler down the third-base line. The attempted throw to get Wright out sailed wide of first, and he advanced on the throwing error. But they all count the same. After that infield single, the count was a historic 1,419.

“Captain” Made Official – March 21, 2013

Dating back to his start in the big leagues, Wright embodied the qualities that make a team captain. Eight full seasons into his career, and having signed an extension earlier that off-season, the Mets gave him the title he deserved. Wright became the fourth player in franchise history to have the honor, joining Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, and John Franco. It was the first time anyone held the title since Franco left the team in 2004. A leader by example, he exemplified professional success and personal character, which earned respect from those in the clubhouse and throughout the league.

Your All-Star Host – July 16, 2013

When the Mets hosted a Midsummer Classic for the first time in almost 50 years, the man playing in his seventh served as an unofficial ambassador. His duties included participating in the Home Run Derby and receiving the ceremonial first pitch from Tom Seaver, who not surprisingly, has the most All-Star selections of any Amazin’ with nine. Wright also won the fan balloting at third base and manager Bruce Bochy slotted him in the clean-up spot of the starting lineup. He singled in the seventh inning off Greg Holland—the last of his three at-bats in the game and, as it turned out, his final All-Star appearance.

Returning with Thunder – August 24, 2015

In the top of the second inning at Citizens Bank Park, Wright prepared to take his first swing in 133 days. Once a mainstay in the Mets lineup, he had missed over four months. First, it was a hamstring injury, and then, because of the dreaded spinal stenosis, the ailment which would ultimately cause the premature end of his career. It wasn’t a certainty he’d ever return.  Now, Wright was facing Phillies starter Adam Morgan. The 1-1 pitch went over the heart of the plate. David swung and did not miss. It wasn’t just a home run, it was a moonshot.

The Fist-Pump – September 7, 2015

This was the unleashing of stored energy. Wright ran from first base off a liner to right-center by Yoenis Céspedes in the seventh inning of the series opener with the Washington Nationals. The ball was retrieved on the warning track by Bryce Harper. Wright turned for home. With his team eying a first postseason berth since he was a rising star in 2006, the emotion of the moment came out soon after he slid safely ahead of the throw from Anthony Rendon and the tag from Wilson Ramos. The Mets won that day, the next, and ultimately completed a three-game sweep to sew up the division title.

A World Series Homer to Remember – October 30, 2015

He had spent 12 seasons waiting to make the Fall Classic. He had spent many months just hoping to be healthy. In his first World Series at-bat in New York (and the first World Series game at Citi Field) with a runner on base, he sent a towering drive over the left-center field fence and sent the crowd into a frenzy. Wright’s classic swing put the Mets on top, 2-1. New York went on to capture their lone win of the series, 9-3, with Wright tacking on two more RBIs in the sixth with a single to center.

Farewell, Captain – September 28, 2018

On the penultimate day of the regular season, Wright bid goodbye to a New York audience that watched him grow up. With setbacks that would’ve forced a less determined player to quit, Wright was too proud to go out that way. After returning the previous night for his first at-bat in more than two years, an anticipatory sellout crowd at Citi Field was there for the finale. Wright made two plate appearances: drawing a walk in the first and popping out to foul territory in the fourth. Before the fifth inning started, it was time for the final send-off and an ovation that was both long and very much deserved.

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Their first opponent coming out of the All-Star break is the Cincinnati Reds (50-47), who are 2 1/2 games out of the third Wild Card spot in the NL. It’s no surprise that the young team has taken a step forward under Terry Francona, a two-time World Series-winning manager. They are led by shortstop Elly De La Cruz, an All-Star for the second consecutive season.

Let’s take a look at some notes ahead of the three pitching matchups.

Clay Holmes (35) Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

PITCHING MATCHUPS

• Friday: Nick Lodolo (6-6, 3.38 ERA) vs. Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.70 ERA): Lodolo is enjoying the best season of his career. He is well on his way to setting career-highs in starts and innings pitched. Lodolo is on a good run as well, pitching to a 2.28 ERA over his last five starts. Keep an eye out for the home run ball, though, as he’s allowed at least one in six of his last seven outings. Lodolo has not faced the Mets since July 2022. Manaea looked like his normal self last Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. In 3 1/3 innings of relief, he allowed one run on five hits while striking out seven in his season debut. While he did take the loss, it was a win to see Manaea be as sharp as he was. He will pitch at Citi Field for the first time this year in the series opener.
• Saturday: Nick Martinez (7-9, 4.78 ERA) vs. Clay Holmes (8-4, 3.31 ERA): No pitcher has come closer to a no-hitter than Martinez in 2025. Against his former club in the San Diego Padres on June 27, he was three outs away from completing one. Martinez began the top of the ninth by allowing a leadoff walk before giving up a double. In his three starts since, Martinez has pitched to a 8.47 ERA across 17 innings. For the rest of the season, how often Holmes pitches and for how long will be interesting to monitor. He is now over 100 innings pitched for the year. The most he had ever thrown prior was in 2021 when he got up to 70, all as a reliever. Holmes has struggled a bit in July, pitching to a 5.28 ERA across 15 1/3 frames.
• Sunday: Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.07 ERA) vs. David Peterson (6-4, 3.06 ERA): Hunter Greene‘s injury woes have opened the door for Abbott to cement himself at the top of the Reds’ rotation. Since the start of May, he is a remarkable 6-1 with a 1.77 ERA. The Reds are also 12-4 when Abbott starts this season. The first-time All-Star is giving up 1.0 home runs per nine and 2.4 walks per nine, both career-highs and major factors in his success. Like Abbott, Peterson was also a first-time All-Star this year. He has been the workhorse in the Mets’ rotation, stepping up in the prior absences of Kodai Senga, Frankie Montas and Manaea. After allowing five earned runs in back-to-back starts to end June, Peterson finished the first half with two straight quality starts.

WHAT’S THE STORY?

David Wright is the story. This weekend will not only be special for him and his family, but the whole fanbase as well. Wright is and will always be a Mets legend. His impact, both on and off the field, will always be remembered. Injuries derailed the backend of his career, leaving fans with the thought of: what if he was able to play more often in his mid to late 30s? There will be time for that conversation to continue, but not this weekend. This is an opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest Mets ever. Let’s do that.

Most of you have probably seen the video. If not, what could happen this weekend may come as a surprise. Wright’s number will be retired on Saturday, but could that also be the day in which Francisco Lindor is named the fifth captain in franchise history? Let’s see. That was certainly a talking point throughout the offseason. I think there is a possibility this is how it will go down.

PREDICTION

This weekend is going to be memorable for the entire franchise. I think the team comes out of the break ready to go, recognizing the moment with everything surrounding Wright. The Reds are a good team, but this weekend is about the Mets, who will take two of three.

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The Mets leaned on power – a lot of power – to sweep the Rockies. Outside of the series opener, the offense absolutely went off at Coors Field. In the final two games, the lineup combined for 29 hits, 21 runs and nine home runs.

You can make a compelling argument that beating up on a bad team was the tonic this lineup needed in terms of waking up and reaching its full potential.

All in all, New York did what was expected by sweeping the Rockies. The fact that it was done in such style is just a bonus.

And, on that note, let’s recap everything from the weekend in the latest edition of 3 Up, 3 Down…

Pete Alonso (20) Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

3 UP

HISTORY MAKER

What an incredibly special weekend for Pete Alonso. The slugger wrote himself into the history books yet again on Sunday. By blasting two home runs, Alonso tied and then surpassed David Wright for second place on the franchise’s all-time home runs list. As a result, Alonso now has 243 career home runs in MLB. He’s now just nine long balls away from breaking Darryl Strawberry‘s record and becoming the Mets’ new home run king. Speaking of, Alonso also moved ahead of Strawberry for the most multi-homer games in franchise history. In addition to making history, Alonso stayed red-hot over the weekend. He finished the series 5-for-14 with five runs scored, two home runs and six RBIs.

Consequently, Alonso now has 18 RBIs in June already. The first baseman is on pace to not only take over a significant franchise record but may also be in the NL MVP conversation. Alonso has been that good, and he’s on track for a truly special year.

THAT’S MORE LIKE IT

The real Juan Soto is now standing. The superstar hitter has needed a little time to settle into a groove with the Mets, to say the least. Well, we’re now starting to see the real version of Soto we’ve all been waiting for. The outfielder enjoyed a big weekend in Colorado and even recorded a couple of firsts. He achieved his first three-hit game as a Met on Friday, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two walks. Soto was even better on Sunday, reaching base a career-high six times with three walks and three singles. He also scored three runs in the finale. Soto is hitting .333/.543/.500/.1.043 over his last seven games, and he is now starting to look like the generational hitter we know he is.

RAW POWER

Ronny Mauricio had himself quite the weekend. The infielder recorded his first big league hit since being recalled while also showing off his impressive power. Mauricio hit a double in the series opener before blasting a mammoth 456-foot home run on Saturday. The blast was the longest home run by a Met this season. It was a jaw-dropping homer, one that highlighted the scary potential Mauricio has. And he built on that by going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two walks in the finale on Sunday. Granted, Mauricio still has a long way to go in terms of his overall development. However, going 5-for-11 was a welcome step in the right direction.

August 3, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán (43) reacts after being relieved against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 DOWN

NOT GOING AWAY

Okay, let’s preface this entire section by making it clear that it is hard to find too many negatives from a weekend sweep.And, in this instance, we don’t have a whole lot to complain about given how dominant the Mets were against the Rockies. Therefore, we’re somewhat walking around blind when it comes to finding any negatives to talk about. However, with that said, the Mets’ woes with runners in scoring position did rear their ugly heads again in this series. The offense went 2-for-15 with RISP in the opener, leaving a staggering 12 runners stranded on base. If it were not for Francisco Lindor‘s late heroics, the Mets could have easily thrown away the first game given their failure to cash in. Sure, it didn’t matter in the end. But as we saw on Friday, the RISP problem is showing no signs of disappearing anytime soon.

UNWANTED RELIEF 

Huascar Brazobán continues to struggle. The reliever entered Friday’s game in the seventh and proceeded to give up the tying run. And, in a game where the Mets couldn’t score despite putting a load of traffic on the bases, that could have been one costly run. Brazobán has now allowed a run in four of his last six appearances. The Mets will be hoping this is just a temporary skid rather than a regression to the mean.

NOT LOOKING GOOD

There are no more negatives to mine from the Rockies series, so let’s instead focus on an injured player who is making noise for all the wrong reasons. Frankie Montas, an offseason addition, is currently rehabbing from a lat strain suffered at the start of spring training. However, Montas’ rehab assignment isn’t exactly going to plan. The righty allowed three earned runs, including a pair of homers, on four hits over 3.2 innings in his fourth rehab start on Sunday. That came after he had given up five earned runs and four home runs for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. As a result, Montas has now been shelled for 12 earned runs over 12 innings in his four rehab starts. Now, of course, what matters is the fact that Montas is healthy and is building up his pitch count. He threw 76 pitches on Sunday, while you can argue that the results themselves don’t matter a great deal. But, with that said, he hasn’t looked great, and his signing was always seen as a risk to begin with.

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