Carlos Beltran eager to start off in his new role with New York Mets, not ruling out being a manager in the future

Former MLB outfielder Carlos Beltran joined the New York Mets as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler. He is currently excited to contribute to the team's improvement and work with Eppler to achieve the organization's goals. He is not, however, ruling out the possibility of becoming the Mets manager in the future.

"At this point, I'm thinking about what I have to what I have to do for the organization and what are the things that Billy want me to do for him and for the team. But you can never say no. You can never say no when you love the game and you love being around guys and being able to impact players and make players career better. So at this point, I'm okay where I am. But later on, I don't know," said Beltran in a clip posted by SNY on Twitter

"Carlos Beltrán says he could be interested in being a manager down the road." -SNY

Carlos's return to the team was a piece of headline-grabbing news since this is his first role with the Mets since losing his job as the team's manager due to his involvement in the 2017 Houston Astros’ cheating scandal.

New York Mets manager Billy Eppler has high expectations from Carlos Beltran

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v Texas Rangers: ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 02: (L-R) Manager Brad Ausmus #12 of the Los Angeles Angels, General Manager Billy Eppler, team owner Arte Moreno talk with the media during a press conference held to address the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 02, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Since hedge fund manager Steve Cohen took control of New York Mets in the last half of 2020, the team has made a sizable investment in players. Steve is clear about his ambitions to create a winning squad and bring back World Series glory to Queens.

Beltran's hiring is a component of the Mets' strategy to elevate their standing among baseball's elite clubs. Mets manager Billy Eppler believes Carlos Beltran will be able to provide a unique perspective on the team's baseball operations.

In a recent interview, Mets GM Billy Eppler said:

"Carlos had an exceptional playing career, including several special years here in Queens. I’ve known Carlos for many years, and I’m excited to add his unique perspective to our Baseball Operations team.”

"Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler chat with Carlos Beltrán on his first day at New York Mets camp." - SNY

As MLB Opening Day approaches, New York Mets supporters are eager to see if the team will be able to translate their extravagant investment into on-field success.