'That's how the world goes around' Carlos Beltrán back with Mets after short-lived stint as manager in 2019. Now, Beltrán will serve as a special assistant to Mets general manager Billy Eppler.
Mackenzie Salmon recently chatted with MLB analyst Jessica Mendoza about evolving the game and she had a very straight forward approach to making the game faster.Carlos Beltrán is back with the New York Mets. It's a full-circle moment that even he didn’t think was possible after his previous stint.."That's how the world goes around."
Beltrán, 45, was named the Mets manager in 2019. However, he never officially managed a game after being the only player cited in Major League Baseball’s investigation into the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal during the 2017 season.on the job. Now, Beltrán will serve as a special assistant to Mets general manager Billy Eppler.
"The job is going to allow me to be around prospects and the guys on the big-league level," Beltrán said."My job is to help anywhere that I can." Beltrán will work with a talented roster that includes shortstop and fellow Puerto Rico native Francisco Lindor. Lindor"He’s someone that the game needs," Lindor said.
Beltrán brings a wealth of experience. He spent six-plus seasons of his 20-year playing career with the organization and made nine total All-Star appearances. He batted .280 and hit 149 homers during his Mets tenure. Beltrán also won three Gold Gloves and two Silver Sluggers with the organization."At this point, I'm okay where I am, but later on, I don't know."
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