The New York Mets announced that they will retire David Wright's No. 5 before their game against Cincinnati on July 19. This will mark the 10th number to be retired by the Mets and the sixth since Steve Cohen took ownership of the team in 2021. Wright will also be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame, making him only the second Mets player, alongside Tom Seaver, to receive both honors on the same day.
During his career from 2004 to 2018, Wright, a seven-time All-Star, boasted impressive stats with a .296 batting average, 242 home runs, 970 RBIs, and 196 stolen bases. Unfortunately, his playing days were cut short due to neck, back, and shoulder injuries that required surgery. In 2013, Wright became the Mets' fourth captain, following in the footsteps of Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, and John Franco.
