With characteristic class, The Captain says despite his career being cut short by injuries that "there's not really anything that I would have done differently."

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.

The New York Mets are eyeing left-hand pitcher Wandy Peralta, known for his impressive performance and pressure-handling skills. With a projected market value of $8 million, Peralta could fill the void left by the Yankees and strengthen the Mets’ relief options for the upcoming season.

The New York Mets need to have a backup plan for Pete Alonso in case the star first baseman bolts for another team in free agency.