The New York Mets are returning to Queens Friday for their home opener weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays following away games against the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins that left the team with a 3-3 record.

A lifelong Mets fan — who’s seen everything from the Queens team celebrating its 1986 World Series win to the start of some pretty bleak seasons — was honored at CitiField Friday for attending each of the ballclub’s home openers for the past 50 years.

Fans head to Citi Field in Queens, New York, on April 4, 2025, for the New York Mets’ home opener of the 2025 Major League Baseball season before a game between the New York Mets and Toronto

FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses is live from Citi Field in Flushing, Queens with a preview of the New York Mets' home opener versus the Toronto Blue Jays.

Juan Soto was introduced prior to the Mets home opener, while Pete Alonso was welcomed back on Friday afternoon at Citi Field.

Mark Vientos has already played in more than 100 games at Citi Field, but Friday marks the third baseman's very first home opener with the Mets.

The Yanks might have torpedo bats, but Mr. Met has a set of guns. The beefed-up Mets mascot is set to flaunt his new physique at the former underdog team’s home opener Friday — after he spent last season playing second fiddle to Grimace.

The much-anticipated New York Mets home opener is being held on Friday. The Amazins are now 3-3 and are looking for their first home win of the season with superstar Juan Soto. Fans are expected to show up to Citi Field early for a block party that kicks off right around