Jose Iglesias was the sparkplug that led the 'OMG' Mets last season, and the team honored their former infielder ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Padres.
Prior to first pitch, the big board at Citi Field showed a highlight package of Iglesias' best moments in Flushing. Take a look at the tribute video below.
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Jose Iglesias gets a tribute video at Citi Field 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/0ftPe7MWwh
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 16, 2025
The veteran infielder's locker room chemistry and on-field play helped the 2024 Mets overcome an 0-5 start to the season all the way to the NLCS after he was called up from the minor leagues.
In 85 games with the Mets, Iglesias slashed .337/.381/.448 with an OPS of .830 to go along with his Gold Glove caliber defense. He struggled a bit in the postseason, but hit .227 with three RBI in 12 games.
Iglesias held out hope over the offseason that he would re-sign with the Mets after becoming a free agent, but New York decided not to bring him back. Iglesias would eventually sign with San Diego, and while he hasn't provided the offense he did a year ago, he has given bench depth for the postseason-bound Padres.
In 106 games this season, he has slashed .227/.297/.273 with an OPS of .569 to go along with 32 RBI.
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