Carlos Beltrán Nears Hall of Fame Induction

Carlos Beltran narrowly missed induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025, receiving 70.3% of the vote, just short of the 75% needed. This was his third year on the ballot, with his vote percentage increasing each year, despite the lingering impact of the 2017 Astros sign-stealing scandal, in which he was a key figure. Though his playing career was illustrious, with 435 home runs and multiple accolades, the scandal has overshadowed his achievements, costing him a managerial position with the Mets. Former manager Terry Collins argues that Beltran is being unfairly penalized and deserves Hall of Fame recognition. Meanwhile, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner were successfully inducted this year. Beltran remains a strong candidate for future consideration, given his rising support and significant contributions to baseball.