NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Wilmer Flores #4 of the New York Mets in action against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on August 26, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Players are wearing special jerseys with their nicknames on them during Players' Weekend. The Nationals defeated the Mets 15-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
When the New York Mets designated Wilmer Flores for assignment following the 2018 season, an era of joy, rainbows, and unicorns ended in Flushing. During his six seasons with the club, Flores became a fan-favorite with the organization.