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New York Mets purchased Gerry Arrigo from the Cincinnati Reds on May 20, 1966.

New York Mets signed free agent David Aardsma on May 20, 2013.

New York Mets released Joey Wendle on May 20, 2024.

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All-Time Mets Leaders
Runs
1. David Wright 949 Wright
2. Jose Reyes 885
3. Darryl Strawberry 662
4. Howard Johnson 627
5. Edgardo Alfonzo 614
6. Mookie Wilson 592 Reyes
7. Cleon Jones 563
8. Carlos Beltran 551
9. Ed Kranepool 536
10. Mike Piazza 532



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