Latest David Wright News

Mets and outfielder Jesse Winker agree to 1-year contract, AP source says

Jan. 16, 2025 21:32 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Jesse Winker and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday, perhaps a signal the team doesn’t expect to re-sign slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to the AP on condition of...

David Wright is hoping Juan Soto helps Mets win World Series title that eluded him

Jan. 08, 2025 15:52 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright is rooting for Juan Soto and the New York Mets to win the World Series title that eluded him. “It seems like the will to win within the organization is incredible,” the former Mets captain said Wednesday during a Zoom news conference that followed...

David Wright's No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19

Jan. 06, 2025 23:04 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright's No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday. Wright's number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth since Steve Cohen bought the team ahead of the 2021 season. Wright also will...