The Mets announced Monday that former captain and seven-time All-Star David Wright will take a job in the team's front office.
Team captain David Wright believes he will return to the New York Mets this season.
Mets third baseman David Wright is scheduled to participate in a simulated game Saturday as he tries to make a comeback from back and shoulder injuries. Wright hasn't played in the major leagues since May 2016.
David Wright rejoined the Mets on Friday, though he remains on the disabled list, and said he met with team officials to discuss what he needs to prove physically in order to get back in a major league game for the first time since 2016.
The Mets have promoted David Wright to Triple-A Las Vegas to continue his rehab, although it's unlikely the third baseman will play in the majors anytime soon.
After an 0-for-3 day in five innings for Class A St. Lucie, David Wright admitted to feeling "butterflies" as he played in his first baseball game in almost a year.
