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Carlos Beltrán delivered an emotional Hall of Fame induction moment in Cooperstown, reflecting on his Puerto Rican roots, the encouragement from George Brett early in his career, and his charity work and education-focused initiatives intended to inspire others both on and off the field.
After firing Carlos Mendoza following a 34-48 start, the Mets named Andy Green interim manager for the remainder of the season and will search for a permanent skipper for 2027; Albert Pujols has expressed interest in interviewing, and the six-name field also includes Carlos Beltran, Rocco Baldelli, Alex Cora, Omar Lopez, and David Ross, each bringing varied leadership and experience for a big-market club.
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in the 2026 vote, surpassing the 75% threshold with 358 (84.2%) and 333 (78.4%) of 425 ballots, respectively. Beltrán is in his fourth year on the ballot and Jones in his ninth. Induction Weekend is July 24-27 in Cooperstown, with Jeff Kent (Contemporary Era), Joe Buck (Frick Award) and Paul Hoynes (Career Excellence Award) also recognized.
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and will be inducted next June in Cooperstown alongside Jeff Kent, who was elected by the Era Committee. Beltran, in his fourth year on the ballot, built a standout five-tool career and delivered memorable playoff moments, though his legacy was clouded by the Astros sign-stealing scandal.