Jose Iglesias Returning to Citi Field for Ceremonial First Pitch
Fan favorite Jose Iglesias is heading back to Citi Field to throw a ceremonial first pitch for the New York Mets, per MLB.com's Max Ralph.
Jose Iglesias is coming back to Citi Field — not in a lineup card, but on the mound for a ceremonial first pitch, per Max Ralph of MLB.com.
For a fanbase that adopted Iglesias as something of a cult figure during his time with the club, the appearance carries the particular warmth of a reunion that doesn't require a roster spot. The Mets have had no shortage of roster activity in recent weeks, making a moment of pure nostalgia a reasonable change of pace.
What we don't know yet
The report does not specify the date of the appearance, the game it is tied to, or any other details surrounding the event. What remains unconfirmed is essentially everything beyond the fact of the appearance itself.
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