Longtime Mets vice president of media relations Jay Horwitz — an institution in his 39th year with the club — is moving to a new gig with the Amazin’s. He will be in charge of alumni relations, with the team making an official announcement Wednesday.
The 73-year-old Clifton, N.J., native has been with the Mets since 1980. The team has a press conference slated for 2 p.m. that will include players past and present, as well as COO Jeff Wilpon.
The Mets wore first responder hats during Tuesday’s batting practice and pregame ceremonies that included a warning track salute from 100 uniformed officers.