Mets Fan-Favorite All-Star Pitcher Reportedly Set To Retire As Member Of Club

One of New York's favorite pitchers officially is hanging up his cleats

One former member of the New York Mets officially is calling it quits. 

Former Mets pitcher Bartolo Colón -- who hasn't pitched at the big league level since 2018 -- officially is announcing his retirement and will retire as a member of the club, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

"Bartolo Colón will officially retire as a member of the Mets on September 17. He’s 50 years old and hasn’t pitched in the Majors since 2018,"

Colón joined the Mets ahead of the 2014 season and quickly became fan-favorite in New York. The four-time All-Star not only was solid on the mound during his three year stint in town, but also won fans over with his off-field antics. One of Colón's brightest moments as a member of the Mets was without a doubt when he hit the lone home run of his career during the 2016 when he also earned an All-Star nod.

By the end of his career the righty blew up on social media for his whacky moments but he was without a doubt one of the most sturdy pitchers of his generation. Colón played 21 seasons and over that stretch earned four All-Star nods, had an ERA below 3.00 in 10 seasons, and even earned the 2005 American League Cy Young Award. The righty finished his career with 247 wins and 46.2 wins above replacement. 

Colón hasn't pitched at the big league level in five years but his announcement to officially retire as a member of the Mets made news Friday night. He was a very solid member of the club and forever will be loved in New York.