Carlos Beltran Inducted into Mets Hall of Fame, Expresses Contentment with Front Office Role

During his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame on Saturday, Carlos Beltran stated he is not currently seeking the team's managerial position.

Carlos Beltran was inducted as the 38th member of the New York Mets Hall of Fame and became the 12th person in franchise history to have his number retired during a ceremony on Saturday. While his No. 15 was raised to the rafters, Beltran addressed the team's managerial opening, stating he currently prefers his role as a front office special assistant over the "huge commitment" required to manage in Major League Baseball. The Mets are seeking a permanent replacement for Carlos Mendoza, who was fired on June 26 after a 34-47 start to the season.

Beltran originally signed a contract to manage the Mets on Nov. 1, 2019, but departed the organization 76 days later without managing a single game. His exit followed the Major League Baseball report on the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, which identified him as the only player mentioned by name regarding the use of electronics to steal signs during the 2017 season. Since returning to the Mets in 2023, Beltran has focused on his duties in the front office and his academy in Puerto Rico.

Interim manager Andy Green has led the club to a 36-37 record since taking over in June, though Green has expressed a desire to return to a front office position next year. During his playing career in New York from 2005 to 2011, Beltran recorded a .280 batting average, 149 home runs, 559 RBIs, and 100 stolen bases. The nine-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in January.