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Former Mets Player Lenny Dykstra Seeks Help from Darryl Strawberry Before Recent Game
Lenny Dykstra contacted Darryl Strawberry for assistance and was checked into a rehab center. The two former New York Mets players posed together before the Mets' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 9, 2026, at Citi Field. This follows Strawberry's number retirement by the Mets in 2024 and Dykstra's past legal issues.
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Dykstra called Darryl Strawberry for help, leading to Strawberry getting Dykstra checked into a rehab center.
The two posed together before the game between the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Citi Field in Queens, NY. This appearance marks a public moment for the former teammates amid Dykstra's recent efforts to address personal challenges.
addressed the crowd as the New York Mets retired his number on June 1, 2024.
The ceremony highlighted Strawberry's contributions to the team during his playing career. Strawberry's involvement with Dykstra reflects ongoing connections among former Mets players.
left court after his sentencing for grand theft auto in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles on Monday, March 5, 2012.
The case involved charges related to vehicle theft in that area. This event from 2012 provides context for Dykstra's history of legal troubles.
The home run secured victory for the Mets in that playoff matchup. Dykstra's performance contributed to the team's postseason success that year.
