Carlos Beltran is done as Mets manager before his first season in the role began. The former Astro told the team Wednesday night that it was best to step down from the position, according to reports.
Mets management confirmed the news Thursday, releasing a statement that says, “We met with Carlos last night and again this morning and agreed to mutually part ways. This was not an easy decision. Considering the circumstances, it became clear to all parties that it was not in anyone’s best interest for Carlos to move forward as manager of the New York Mets.”
Beltran is the only player named in MLB’s investigation of the Houston Astros. He was a member of the 2017 World Championship team in his last season as a player. He is the third manager to lose his job since MLB released the results of its investigation into the Astros sign-stealing scandal during the world series season.
The Astros fired A.J. Hinch Monday after MLB suspended him one season, then the Red Sox announced they parted ways with Alex Cora after he admitted to playing a central role in sign-stealing in Houston.
The Mets hired Beltran Nov. 1, signing him to a three-year deal with a fourth-year option, the job was going to be his first as a manager. The 42-year-old played for the Mets from 2005 until 2011.