Mets to Honor Carlos Beltrán with Number Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction

Original: Mets plan to retire Beltrán's No. 15 on Sept. 19

Espn•Apr 7, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and induct him into the team's Hall of Fame on September 19, 2026, during a home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Beltrán becomes the ninth player in franchise history to have his number retired, following other Mets legends.

Key Points

01Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 will be retired by the New York Mets on September 19, 2026.
02He will also be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame during the ceremony.
03Beltrán is the ninth player in Mets history to have his number retired.
04He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame earlier this year.
05Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor will change his number from 15 to 28.

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Full Summary

The New York Mets have announced that they will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and induct him into the team's Hall of Fame on September 19, 2026, during a home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Beltrán will become the ninth player in Mets history to have his number retired, joining legends like Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. Earlier this year, he was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame and chose to wear a Mets cap on his plaque. The induction ceremony will take place on July 26. Beltrán, who briefly served as the Mets' manager in 2019 before being dismissed, has been recognized by the team's owners as one of its greatest offensive players. He expressed deep gratitude for the honors, stating that the retirement of his number is the

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