It seemed almost inevitable that the 34-year-old Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran would become a DH in the near future. Just about everyone believes Beltran will be a DH come next season at the latest, however, Carlos has other ideas in mind.
Beltran has stated all season long that he can play the outfield everyday, as he’s done so.
Who would have ever thought coming into the season Carlos Beltran would have played the most game for the Mets halfway through the season? Virtually no one except for maybe Beltran.
The former center fielder is having a spectacular season and will certainly get strong consideration for comeback player of the year. More importantly, don’t be surprised if Carlos Beltran sneaks his way on to the All-Star team as an outfield reserved.
In 82 games, the right fielder, is hitting .281 with 12 homers and 54 RBI to lead the Amazin’s, and is top ten in doubles, RBI, total bases and OPS in the NL.
Yesterday, Beltran was named to his fifth All-Star team as a Met, ranking him number two in club history as an outfielder trailing just former great Darryl Strawberry’s record of seven.
Earlier in the week, the Texas Rangers have been flirting with the idea of acquiring Beltran and having him DH and play the outfield every now and then.
But with the Mets at 42-42 and still very much alive in the National Legaue’s Wildcard race, combined with the leadership Beltran has provided to the Mets youngsters this year such as Lucas Duda, Ruben Tejada, and Angel Pagan it will make it that much tougher to deal Carlos.
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