SEE IT: Members of 2024 Mets accept award with special guest at BBWAA dinner
Saturday was a busy one for the Mets.
Things kicked off during the day when they hosted the first annual Amazin Day, as fans took in numerous different autograph sessions and discussion panels throughout a fun-filled afternoon at Citi Field.
They then headed to Madison Square Garden for their first team-bonding event of the year, taking in the Knicks and Kings matchup, which ended with a commanding victory for the home team.
Then some of them surprised Sean Manaea as they made their way to the BWAA dinner, where the left-hander was representing the 2024 squad, which was receiving the Toast of the Town award.
Carlos Mendoza, Brandon Nimmo, Reed Garrett, and Jesse Winker were among the group who made their way over from the Garden.
And, of course, when they made their way up on stage, they were joined by another familiar face… Grimace!
Grimace joined the Mets to accept the Toast of the Town award tonight at the BBWAA dinner pic.twitter.com/HOfIYbilEC
— Amazin' Army (@WE_ARE_MET_FANS) January 26, 2025
The 'OMG' Mets accept the 2024 Toast of the Town Award! pic.twitter.com/gin2um65sQ
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