Carlos Beltran is leaning on his past to help him as a first-time manager, except for looking back on old disagreements with the Mets.
The organization welcomed their former outfielder home Monday morning, introducing him as the 22nd manager in franchise history.
“I just can’t wait to rewrite our story, being the manager of the New York Mets,” Beltran said during a press conference at Citi Field.
Their last chapter ended on rocky terms, making Beltran’s hire somewhat surprising. Beltran spent 7 1/2 seasons playing for the Mets but his battles with injuries led to tensions with the front office, including owner Fred Wilpon and COO Jeff Wilpon.