Baseball fans at Citi Field were in for a stunning surprise today as Joe Torre, one of the most respected figures in Major League Baseball and a former New York Mets player and manager, made a triumphant return to the franchise. Torre has officially joined the Mets organization once again this time as a Senior Coaching Advisor, reigniting decades-old ties to the team that launched his baseball legacy.
The news broke early Friday morning, just hours before the Mets took the field against division rivals, the Atlanta Braves. As word spread, a wave of excitement swept across Queens, with crowds gathering outside the stadium and fans chanting Torre’s name during batting practice.
> “It’s emotional,” Torre said during a brief press conference held inside the Mets’ dugout. “I started my career here. The Mets were part of my story from the very beginning. To return at this stage in my life — not as a manager, but in a role where I can help behind the scenes — is an honor.”
Torre, 85, began his playing career with the Milwaukee Braves but was traded to the New York Mets in 1975, where he finished his playing days and even served briefly as a player-manager — a rare feat. While his greatest managerial success came later with the New York Yankees, where he won four World Series titles, Torre has never hidden his soft spot for the Mets.
In his new role, Torre will act as a high-level advisor to the Mets’ coaching staff and front office. He will not be in the dugout for every game but will provide regular input on player development, game strategy, and team leadership, especially during the postseason stretch.
> “Joe brings a championship mindset and decades of wisdom,” said Mets President of Baseball Operations **David Stearns**. “He knows what it takes to win in New York. That insight is invaluable to us, especially with the young talent we’re developing.”
The Mets currently sit in second place in the NL East, just three games behind the Phillies and in the thick of the playoff race. With a roster featuring rising stars like Jackson Holliday and Francisco Álvarez, Torre’s mentorship is expected to add a steadying influence during the most critical part of the season.
Fans reacted with enthusiasm across social media, calling Torre’s return a “full-circle moment” and “exactly the kind of leadership the Mets need.” Long-time Mets fan and season ticket holder Linda Morales called the move “brilliant,” adding, “Joe Torre is baseball royalty. Having him back in the Mets family is special.”
Torre’s hiring is seen as both symbolic and strategic — a nod to the Mets’ rich history and a serious push for playoff success.
One thing is certain: the energy at Citi Field has never felt more electric.
More updates and behind-the-scenes coverage to follow as Joe Torre begins his new chapter with the Mets.
