Today marks David Wright Day for the New York Mets, as the legendary third baseman is being honored with a jersey retirement and induction into the team’s Hall of Fame. Ahead of the ceremony, Wright spoke with the New York Post’s Steve Serby in a candid interview — and his comments about Juan Soto’s decision to leave the Yankees and join the Mets are stirring buzz.
While discussing Soto’s blockbuster $765 million deal, Wright embraced the symbolism of the slugger’s decision to switch boroughs, praising the move as a bold, legacy-defining moment.
“If I was looking at this in Juan Soto’s eyes — which I’m obviously not — what an exciting and fun and great atmosphere and climate to build up the New York Mets into what the Yankees have been for so many years,” Wright told Serby.
He continued, emphasizing the shift in New York baseball culture that Soto’s decision represents:
“I don’t think it’s any secret that, for a lot of the time, the Mets were viewed as kind of the little brothers of New York… to be able to change the course of the New York Mets, that evolution to make them a perennial winner, you’d cement your legacy in the history of New York sports.”
Wright’s comments underscore how Soto’s move isn’t just about the money — it’s a symbolic challenge to the Yankees’ long-standing dominance. For Wright, it’s a sign the Mets are finally stepping into a new era, powered by stars like Soto, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Lindor under Steve Cohen’s ambitious ownership.
Despite the team opening the second half of the season with a loss to the Reds, Wright’s faith in the direction of the franchise shines through — a passing of the torch from one franchise icon to another.
