Mets eye Carlos Beltrán as preferred candidate for manager role

The New York Mets are searching for a new manager after parting ways with Carlos Mendoza this season. Insider Bob Nightengale reports that Hall of Famer Carlos Beltrán is the team's top choice. Beltrán previously signed on to manage in 2020 but never took the field due to his Hall of Fame commitments. Despite his successful tenure as a player, taking the managerial role would involve different expectations. He currently serves as a special assistant in the Mets front office and managed Puerto Rico during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Beltrán's number will also be retired by the Mets later this season.

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