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Mets Retire David Wright’s No. 5 at Citi Field

Honoring the 14-season captain who holds the franchise hits record, the ceremony designates Wright as the first player to spend his entire career in Queens; he is the 10th Met to have his number retired.

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Overview

  • The on-field ceremony began at 3:15 p.m. before Saturday’s 4:10 p.m. game against the Reds, with fans urged to be in their seats early.
  • Wright’s No. 5 joins the rafters as the 10th retired number in franchise history and marks him as the first player to spend his entire 14 years with the Mets.
  • Former manager Terry Collins and ex-teammates joined current manager Carlos Mendoza in paying tribute to Wright’s leadership and team-first approach.
  • The retirement follows Thursday’s SNY premiere of “The Wright Way” documentary, which highlighted Wright’s 2015 return from spinal stenosis and his World Series home run.
  • Wright’s chronic back and neck injuries sidelined him for much of 2015 and led to his 2018 retirement, issues that colleagues say likely curtailed his Hall of Fame path.