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New York Mets news: David Wright to be special assistant to GM

After a 14-year career that was cut short by injury, David Wright said goodbye to the game of baseball when he trotted out to third base for the final time on Sept. 29.

The New York Mets have nothing but respect for Wright and while Wright is done on the field, it sounds like he’s still got in the in with the Mets.

Announced on Monday afternoon, David Wright will be transitioning towards a special assistant role in the Mets’ front office. The move was originally reported by Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News.