Mets to Retire Carlos Beltran's Number After Hall of Fame Election

Beltran will also be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame this season.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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The New York Mets have announced they will retire outfielder Carlos Beltran's number 15 jersey this season, following his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Beltran will also be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame during the same ceremony, which is set to take place on a date yet to be determined by the team.

Why it matters

Beltran was a key player for the Mets from 2005 to 2011, making the All-Star team four times and helping lead the team to the playoffs in 2006. Retiring his number is a way for the Mets to honor his contributions and legacy with the franchise.

The details

The Mets originally planned a club Hall of Fame induction ceremony that would have included Beltran, along with former players Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine. However, the team has now decided to focus the event solely on Beltran, retiring his number 15 jersey and inducting him into the Mets Hall of Fame.

  • The Mets will hold the retirement ceremony and Hall of Fame induction for Carlos Beltran this season, on a date yet to be announced.

The players

Carlos Beltran

A Hall of Fame outfielder who played for the Mets from 2005 to 2011, making the All-Star team four times and helping lead the team to the playoffs in 2006.

Lee Mazzilli

A former Mets player who was originally planned to be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame alongside Beltran.

Bobby Valentine

A former Mets player and manager who was originally planned to be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame alongside Beltran.

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The takeaway

Retiring Beltran's number and inducting him into the Mets Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to one of the franchise's most accomplished and popular players of the 2000s, cementing his legacy with the team.