Carlos Beltrán reflects on Mets career and future managerial prospects
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Carlos Beltrán spoke about his experiences in New York ahead of his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame on September 19, 2026. He shared insights on adapting to the pressures of playing in a major market and expressed gratitude for his time with the franchise. While addressing speculation about interviewing for the Mets' managerial position following Carlos Mendoza's dismissal, Beltrán indicated satisfaction in his current role within the organization but did not rule out future opportunities. The Mets are currently evaluating their managerial situation after interim manager Andy Green is expected to return to the front office.
- •Beltrán joined the Mets Hall of Fame on September 19, 2026.
- •He spent seven seasons with the Mets, describing them as his best years.
- •Beltrán is currently a special assistant to David Stearns.
- •He declined a chance to interview for the manager position earlier this summer.
- •The Mets are reviewing their managerial options following recent changes.
- 11:28 PMESPN MLB — Beltran, inducted into team HOF, says no current interest in Mets job
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Beltrán won't rule out interviewing for Mets manager but doesn't sound interested
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Beltrán on playing in New York, whether he'll interview to be next Mets manager
"Carlos Beltrán wouldn’t rule out interviewing to become manager of the New York Mets, a job he left before he ran a single game in 2020, but he didn’t sound all that interested. “Being a manager in Major League Baseball is a huge commitment — very huge commitment,” Beltrán said before the ceremony, in which he was also inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. “And being a manager, you would not be able to do that full-time,” Beltrán added with a laugh.
"Prior to his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame and number retirement ceremony on Saturday, Carlos Beltrán spoke with reporters about his legendary career and his future with the club.
"Carlos Beltran wouldn't rule out interviewing to become manager of the Mets, a job he left before he ran a single game in 2020, but he didn't sound all that interested.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 19, 2026, 11:28 PMBeltran, inducted into team HOF, says no current interest in Mets job
Carlos Beltran wouldn't rule out interviewing to become manager of the Mets, a job he left before he ran a single game in 2020, but he didn't sound all that interested.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 9:29 PMCarlos Beltrán won't rule out interviewing for Mets manager but doesn't sound interested
Carlos Beltrán wouldn’t rule out interviewing to become manager of the New York Mets, a job he left before he ran a single game in 2020, but he didn’t sound all that interested. “Being a manager in Major League Baseball is a huge commitment — very huge commitment,” Beltrán said before the ceremony, in which he was also inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame. “And being a manager, you would not be able to do that full-time,” Beltrán added with a laugh.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:45 PMCarlos Beltrán on playing in New York, whether he'll interview to be next Mets manager
Prior to his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame and number retirement ceremony on Saturday, Carlos Beltrán spoke with reporters about his legendary career and his future with the club.
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