"That might upset Juan Soto and his family"; "I want to cry" - Fans react as Mets plan to retire David Wright's No. 5 jersey & induct him to HOF

The New York Mets announced plans to retire former star David Wright’s jersey number on July 19, 2025, Mets insider Anthony DiComo reported. The news regarding Wright’s No. 5 hanging in the outfield has left plenty of fans overjoyed.

Here’s a look at what these fans had to say:

“I want to cry, this means so much to me,” one fan posted on X.

“I’ll drink to that! Love it!” this fan commented.

“Let’s go!! Well deserved,” another fan weighed in.

While the reaction was overwhelmingly positive, some fans couldn’t help but poke fun at the situation. Here’s a closer look at some of the lighthearted comments some fans made on social media:

“Finally, something Mets fans can celebrate without a rain delay,” a fan chimed in.

“Meanwhile the yankees bragged about signing Loáisiga,” another fan remarked.

“A legend. But that might upset Soto and his family,” Another fan posted on X.

David Wright will join Darryl Strawberry (18), Dwight Gooden (16), Willie Mays (24), Keith Hernandez (17), Jerry Koosman (36), Mike Piazza (31), Tom Seaver (41), Gil Hodges (14), and Casey Stengel (37) as retired numbers in New York Mets lore.

David Wright’s legacy in the Big Apple

David Wright was one of the premier power-hitting third basemen of his generation. His clutch hitting and infectious personality made him one of the most beloved players in team history.

A first-round draft pick in the 2001 draft, David Wright debuted with the Mets in 2004. In 69 games that season, he hit 14 home runs and drove in 40 runs. From there, he became a regular player on the Mets squad.

Over 14 seasons, Wright hit 242 home runs, drove in 970 runs, and accrued 1,777 hits. He also racked up a 49.2 WAR rating.

Wright’s best season came in 2008 when he hit 33 dingers and notched 124 RBIs to go with a 6.9 WAR. His best WAR season was the year before when he accumulated an 8.3 rating.

However, back issues led to Wright’s steady decline, causing him to miss parts of 2015 and 2016, before missing the entire 2017 season. He attempted a comeback in 2018, but could only get into two games failing to get a hit in three plate appearances.

All told, Wright’s legacy in New York is one Mets fans will never forget. Wright was never able to win a World Series with the Mets. The closest the Mets ever got was in 2006 when the St. Louis Cardinals bounced them in the NLCS.