Watch: Mets fans give Bartolo Colon standing ovation in Citi Field return

Mets fans warmly welcomed Bartolo Colon back to Citi Field on Wednesday.

Mets fans warmly welcomed Bartolo Colon back to Citi Field on Wednesday, as the big righthander and baseball cult hero made his first start as a member of the Atlanta Braves at his old ballpark.

Colon, known for his often humorous attempts at hitting in addition to his wily, still-effective pitching style at age 43, came up to face old teammate Jacob deGrom in the third inning.

Bringing #BigSexy back. pic.twitter.com/0GWDy8Md19

— MLB (@MLB) April 6, 2017

Mets fans miss him.

Mets fans really miss Bartolo Colon. pic.twitter.com/mf4jO81v0z

— Tater Talk: A Baseball Podcast (@TaterTalkPod) April 6, 2017

He did not get a hit.