It didn't take long for the Mets to show their appreciation for reliever Jose Butto.

Days after trading Butto in the Tyler Rogers deal with the Giants, the organization played a video tribute at Citi Field before the series opener between the Mets and San Francisco.

Take a look at the tribute video, highlighting Butto's best moments as a Met, and the 27-year-old — now in a Giants uniform — giving the fans a salute.

Butto, who posted a 2.55 ERA for the Mets last season, had struggled for New York this season. He entered Friday's game with a 3.64 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 47.0 innings over 34 games.

Over his four years in the big leagues, all with the Mets, Butto recorded an 11-9 record with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.126 WHIP to go along with 163 strikeouts in 167.0 innings pitched. Of his 74 appearances, he made 15 starts for the Mets.



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