Wright eventually spent an hour Wednesday revisiting the anecdotes and accolades that made his 14-year career, all with the Mets, worthy of special recognition. New York will retire Wright’s No. 5 in a pre-game ceremony before the 4:10 p.m. game against the Cincinnati Reds on July 19.

David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati. Wright’s number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth since Steve Cohen bought the team ahead of the 2021 season.

David Wright will become the 11th player to have his number retired by the New York Mets. The Mets announced Wright will be inducted into their Hall of