Mets Celebrate Carlos Beltrán With Number Retirement Ceremony

WHO:

SOURCE SPORTS - Carlos Beltrán, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Andy Green (Mets’ interim manager), Francisco Lindor (Mets player).

MLB.com - Carlos Beltrán, Howie Rose (emcee), Mets Hall of Famers.

WHAT:

SOURCE SPORTS - The New York Mets retired Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 during a ceremony.

SOURCE SPORTS - The Mets won the game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a score of 10-3.

MLB.com - Beltrán is one of five players in MLB history to hit over 400 home runs and steal over 300 bases.

MLB.com - Beltrán stated, “It’s hard to connect with a fan base when the message out there is always negative.”

MLB.com - Beltrán described his time with the Mets as “my best years in baseball.”

WHERE:

SOURCE SPORTS - The ceremony took place at Citi Field, New York.

MLB.com - Beltrán was in the back of the Citi Field press conference room prior to the ceremony.

WHEN:

SOURCE SPORTS - The number retirement ceremony occurred on a Saturday afternoon.

MLB.com - Beltrán briefly returned to the Mets as manager three years after retiring.

WHY:

MLB.com - The ceremony was intended to celebrate Beltrán’s past achievements with the Mets.

HOW:

MLB.com - Beltrán’s No. 15 was hung alongside those of other Mets legends, including Tom Seaver and David Wright.

(UPDATED September 20, 2026 05:55 UTC)

The New York Mets honored Carlos Beltrán by retiring his No. 15 during a special ceremony at Citi Field, celebrating his impressive career and contributions to the team. In addition to the ceremony, the Mets secured a solid victory against the Philadelphia Phillies with a score of 10 to 3, further marking the day as a memorable one for fans. Beltrán, who is one of only five players in MLB history to hit over 400 home runs and steal more than 300 bases, reflected on his time with the Mets as “my best years in baseball.”