Mets to Honor Carlos Beltrán: No. 15 to Be Retired in Upcoming Ceremony

April 6, 2026
Mets to Honor Carlos Beltrán: No. 15 to Be Retired in Upcoming Ceremony
  • The timing follows the Mets’ recent three-out-of-four win streak on a West Coast trip against the Giants, with a subsequent series slated in Arizona.

  • The New York Mets will induct Carlos Beltrán into the Mets Hall of Fame and retire his No. 15 in a ceremony before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, underscoring his status as a franchise icon.

  • Beltrán, who had a 20-year MLB career with six clubs and currently serves as a special assistant to Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, is the fourth-year Hall of Fame electee from the Mets.

  • He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in January 2026, in his fourth year of eligibility.

  • A weather-impacted schedule update shifts Tuesday and Wednesday night games at Citi Field against the Diamondbacks from 7:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m., with ticket vouchers and complimentary tickets offered online for fans.

  • The Mets announced the Beltrán news via a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the Diamondbacks series in New York.

  • Reporting on the announcement includes coverage from The Associated Press.

  • The Mets host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on Tuesday night as they look to build momentum early in the season.

  • Empire Sports Media reports the retirement plan, with SNY cited as a reference.

  • Through ten games in 2026, the Mets sit 6-4 overall and 2-1 at home at Citi Field, indicating a promising start to the season.

  • The Mets completed a strong road trip with three wins in four against the Giants, signaling emerging resilience.

  • The exact date of the Beltrán ceremony has not been announced, but it is expected to occur during the club’s next homestand at Citi Field.

Summary based on 27 sources


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