Francisco Lindor Praises Mentor Carlos Beltrán Ahead of Mets Jersey Retirement

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor praised mentor Carlos Beltrán ahead of Beltrán's Mets Hall of Fame induction and No. 15 jersey retirement at Citi Field. Lindor highlighted how the fellow Puerto Rican switch-hitter helped him navigate off-the-field life in New York and overcome early performance struggles after being traded to the Mets in 2021. Lindor also expressed strong confidence that Beltrán possesses the leadership skills to succeed as a Major League manager if he pursues it.