When the Boston Red Sox take the field at Citi Field for a pivotal three-game series against the New York Mets on Monday, they’ll encounter a few familiar names across the diamond. With rosters expanding in September, the Mets called up infielder Pablo Reyes, who joined New York earlier this season after a trade from Boston. It will be Reyes’ first appearance in the majors since the Red Sox sent him to the Mets back in May.
Reyes, remembered for some key moments in his brief time with Boston, notably belted a walk-off grand slam against the Kansas City Royals in 2023, etching his name into Red Sox lore. He even took the mound to pitch during one memorable appearance. In 85 games over two seasons with Boston, Reyes slashed .260/.312/.335 with two home runs and a .647 OPS—modest numbers, but enough to secure him a role in the Mets’ September push.
Alongside Reyes, the Red Sox will also reunite with former Boston players J.D. Martinez, Adam Ottavino, and José Iglesias in the series. Each of them had significant stints in Boston and played important roles in various stages of their careers.
As both the Red Sox and Mets remain in the thick of their respective wild-card races, this series carries playoff implications for both teams. For Boston, the return to Citi Field—the first since 2021—will bring both nostalgia and the pressure of a postseason chase.
With old friends now in different uniforms, this matchup adds a layer of intrigue, as familiar faces could end up shaping the wild-card hopes of both squads.
