Mets Retire Beltran's Number, Hall Induction

0:00On April 7th, the New York Mets just dropped big news. They're retiring Carlos Beltran's number 15 on September 19th at 410pm, right? Before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Beltran rocked that number during his prime years with the team, and this caps off a huge honor for one of their all-time greats. Adding to the hype, Beltran's getting inducted into the baseball hall of fame in Cooperst town on June 26th, making this summer a non-stop. Celebration of his career, Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen called him one of the best offensive players in franchise history, blending power, speed, and top tier defense. Fans love it too, especially as he joins legends like Tom Sever and Mike Piazza with a Mets cap in the hall and his jersey in the rafters. Beltran played 6 seasons here from 2005 to 2011, smashing 149 home runs and posting a 31. He's the ninth player getting this nod, and six of those happened in the last decade

1:00as the Mets clear out deserving honors. Current outfielder Tyrone Taylor wears 15 now, but will switch later this year. Beltran, now a special assistant for the team, said the Mets hold a special place in his heart, and this number retirement is the perfect top for two. His hall summer. With the Phillies in town during a tight pin and chase, Mets fans couldn't ask for better timing to fire up the squad. Today locked in with New York Mets news today, AI powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.