The New York Mets are preparing for a major weekend at Citi Field, and franchise icon David Wright is making sure fans understand just how significant the occasion will be. With Carlos Beltrán set to receive one of the highest honors the organization can give, Wright has delivered a heartfelt message urging Mets fans to show up and celebrate a player who left a major mark on the franchise.
The Mets shared a video featuring Wright ahead of their upcoming homestand, with the former captain highlighting two important ceremonies scheduled for the weekend. The first will center on Beltrán, whose No. 15 is set to be retired and who will officially enter the Mets Hall of Fame. The second will honor longtime Mets broadcaster Howie Rose.
Wright Calls Beltrán Honor Well Deserved
Wright spoke warmly about his former teammate, describing Beltrán as someone who created countless memories for Mets fans and teammates during his time in New York. The two shared the field during one of the most memorable periods of the franchise, and Wright’s message reflected the personal connection between the former stars.
The Mets originally announced that Beltrán’s No. 15 would be retired during a pregame ceremony on September 19, before New York’s matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies. The ceremony will also officially induct Beltrán into the Mets Hall of Fame.
The honor comes during an especially significant year for Beltrán. Earlier in 2026, he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and subsequently announced that his Cooperstown plaque would feature a Mets cap. His upcoming recognition at Citi Field gives the organization another opportunity to celebrate his career and his connection to New York.
Beltrán’s Mets Legacy Gets Another Recognition
Beltrán spent seven seasons with the Mets and played six and a half seasons in Flushing, producing some of the strongest numbers of his 20-year career during that stretch. He finished his Mets tenure with 149 home runs and accumulated 31.1 bWAR with the organization, more than he produced with any of his other MLB clubs.
Across his entire career, Beltrán finished with a .279 batting average, 435 home runs, 1,587 RBIs and 312 stolen bases. He was also a nine-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner and two-time Silver Slugger. With the Mets specifically, he became one of the franchise’s most productive offensive players while also establishing himself as a prominent all-around player.
His No. 15 retirement will make him the ninth player in Mets history to receive that distinction. He joins a group that includes Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Jerry Koosman, Keith Hernandez, Willie Mays, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry and Wright himself.
Wright and Beltrán Shared an Important Mets Era
The relationship between Wright and Beltrán adds another layer to the upcoming celebration. Wright spent his entire 14-year MLB career with the Mets, while Beltrán became one of the franchise’s central stars after arriving in New York in 2005.
Wright ultimately finished his career with a .296 batting average, 242 home runs, 970 RBIs and 196 stolen bases while earning seven All-Star selections. His own No. 5 was retired by the Mets, making him uniquely positioned to understand what Beltrán’s upcoming ceremony represents.
Wright’s message also extended beyond Beltrán. He highlighted Howie Rose, the longtime Mets radio voice, whose career will receive its own celebration the following day. Wright reflected on how Rose’s voice became part of the soundtrack of his career and many of the memories he created while wearing a Mets uniform.
A Big Weekend for Mets History
The timing of the ceremonies gives the Mets an opportunity to celebrate two figures who have played important roles in the organization’s history. Beltrán’s ceremony comes after his induction into Cooperstown, while Rose’s recognition gives the club another chance to honor a broadcaster whose voice has been closely associated with generations of Mets baseball.
For Beltrán, the Mets ceremony also represents the latest chapter in a year filled with career recognition. His Hall of Fame election and Mets Hall of Fame induction place him among the most formally honored figures in franchise history.
The September 19 ceremony will take place before the Mets face the Phillies at Citi Field, with the event scheduled ahead of the 4:10 p.m. game. The Mets are also offering fans a limited-edition Beltrán bobblehead, with the first 18,000 fans eligible to receive one.
For Wright, the weekend is clearly about more than another ceremony. His message reflects the personal history connecting him to both Beltrán and Rose, while also reminding Mets fans that these moments are opportunities to revisit some of the most memorable chapters in the franchise’s history.
With Beltrán’s No. 15 about to join the collection of retired Mets numbers and his name now permanently linked with the organization’s Hall of Fame, the former teammates will once again share the spotlight at Citi Field this time as two of the most recognizable figures in Mets history.
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