Wright almost certainly will never get the day in Cooperstown his old friend covets for him, one for which he was on a fast track until his back began to bark. July 19 will have to do.

The moment Mets fans have been waiting for since 2018 will finally arrive June 19 when the club retires David Wright’s number and inducts him into the team hall of fame in a dual ceremony at Citi Field. The team released more details of the historic event Monday afternoon, confirming what the Daily News and others reported last month.

NEW YORK — David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday.

David Wright will have his No. 5 retired and enter the Mets Hall of Fame in a ceremony before the team's game against the Reds on July 19.

The Mets will honor their former captain, David Wright, by retiring his No. 5 jersey and inducting him into the team's Hall of Fame.

David Wright will become the 11th player to have his number retired by the New York Mets. The Mets announced Wright will be inducted into their Hall of

The Mets will officially write David Wright's name into club history with his jersey retirement and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Here's what to know about the celebration, including date and tickets for the Mets-Reds game.