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Carlos Beltrán Resigns Amid Astros Sign-Stealing Fallout

1/23/2026

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Carlos Beltrán (former Mets manager) faced backlash after being implicated in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal and resigned 77 days after his hiring.
Beltrán's Hall of Fame candidacy remained uncertain.
Two seasons after Steve Cohen purchased the Mets, Beltrán secured a role as a special assistant through his connection with general manager Billy Eppler.
Initially low-profile, Beltrán has gradually increased his visibility within the organization over the past two seasons.

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Story summary

Carlos Beltrán (former Mets manager) faced backlash after being implicated in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal and resigned 77 days after his hiring.
Beltrán's Hall of Fame candidacy remained uncertain.
Two seasons after Steve Cohen purchased the Mets, Beltrán secured a role as a special assistant through his connection with general manager Billy Eppler.
Initially low-profile, Beltrán has gradually increased his visibility within the organization over the past two seasons.