Mets Alumni Classic to Feature Over 40 Legends

The New York Mets will host their first-ever Alumni Classic Game on September 13 at Citi Field, featuring over 40 former players from the last decade of Shea Stadium and the first decade of Citi Field. The three-inning exhibition will take place before the Mets' game against the Texas Rangers. Team Shea Stadium will include Mets legends such as Mike Piazza, Pedro Martínez, Carlos Beltrán, and Billy Wagner, while Team Citi Field features Matt Harvey, Bartolo Colón, Noah Syndergaard, and Curtis Granderson. Hall of Famers Darryl Strawberry and Mookie Wilson will serve as non-playing ambassadors for the event. This celebration is part of owner Steve Cohen's efforts to reconnect with the franchise's history, following the return of Old Timers’ Day in 2022 and several jersey retirements. The event highlights a renewed commitment to honoring Mets alumni and engaging fans with the team's storied past.