Mets interim manager Andy Green lauded Hall of Famer Carlos Beltrán for his commitment to nurturing the organization's next generation of talent. Green highlighted Beltrán's willingness to engage with minor league players, a dedication he believes fosters significant respect.
"I think the things you have to appreciate about elite performers are the things they do when the spotlight is not on them," Green said. "It’s when he shows up in Daytona with our A-ball team and shares wisdom with our young hitters."
Beltrán returned to the Mets organization as a special assistant in 2023. This role marked his reentry into baseball after a brief tenure as the team's manager, which ended after 77 days without managing a game, in the wake of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. While Beltrán occasionally serves as a sounding board for major league players, Green emphasized the importance of his work with younger talent.
"It’s because he wants to invest in the next generation of Mets," Green stated. "It’s one thing when you show up in the big league clubhouse and live the big league life. It’s another when you are willing to go down and talk to our minor league players and invest in them. That is where the respect really grows."
Beltrán was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, choosing to display a Mets cap on his plaque, a decision that underscores his continued connection to the organization.
In other team news, Francisco Lindor contributed an RBI single in the first inning during the Mets' 8-3 victory over the Dodgers. This win snapped a six-game losing streak against Los Angeles that had persisted since June 5 of the previous year. Lindor has been performing well recently, posting a .282/.364/.513 slash line with two home runs and seven RBIs over his last 10 games.