Mets expected to announce new head coach soon, Carlos Beltrán a candidate

The New York Mets are expected to announce a new head coach soon following the firing of Carlos Mendoza. Interim manager Andy Green will return to the front office at season's end, while Carlos Beltrán has emerged as a leading candidate for the position. His No. 15 will be retired in September, a potential backdrop for the announcement. Beltrán, a former Mets player, had a brief managerial stint in the past before resigning amid the Astros' cheating scandal. The team continues to struggle this season, contributing to the urgency for a new managerial direction.

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