Carlos Beltran To Return To New York

Carlos Beltran played for New York during the 2016 season as well as part of the 2017 season.

Instead of being on the diamond as a player this upcoming season he will be the special advisor to general manager Brian Cashman.

While Beltran, a highly respected former star of the game, will likely assist Cashman in multiple ways that might not directly involve Machado, the timing of his hire would make a lot of sense. The Yankees are set to meet with Machado and his representatives on Wednesday in New York, and if Beltran attends, he could help illuminate the experience of wearing the pinstripes and playing in the country's biggest market. It should be made clear, however, that Beltran's level of involvement in the Yanks' discussions with Machado is not defined at this point. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-hire-carlos-beltran-as-advisor/c-301968962

Machado met with the White Sox and toured the South Side of Chicago on Monday, and he is also scheduled to meet with the Phillies on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-hire-carlos-beltran-as-advisor/c-301968962

The Yankees have been linked to Machado all offseason as the shortstop seeks what will likely be a record contract -- if it's not topped by fellow free agent Bryce Harper. Machado specifically has been connected to the Yanks after it was revealed that shortstop Didi Gregorius will miss significant time as he undergoes Tommy John surgery, seemingly opening a spot in New York's infield for the four-time All-Star. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-hire-carlos-beltran-as-advisor/c-301968962

But Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has held no reservations in expressing his concerns about Machado's work ethic and the comments he made in the postseason about his lack of hustle on the field. Beltran's addition could perhaps help Lozano convince Steinbrenner and the rest of the Yanks' brass that Machado will ultimately be worth the massive investment in both dollars and contract length. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-hire-carlos-beltran-as-advisor/c-301968962

Beltran retired after helping the Astros capture their first World Series title in 2017, capping an outstanding career that included three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards and the 1999 American League Rookie of the Year Award -- along with a large handful of memorable performances in the postseason. The outfielder and designated hitter finished parts of three seasons in the Bronx with a .270 average, a .797 OPS and 56 home runs, earning his final All-Star Game selection while wearing pinstripes in '16. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-to-hire-carlos-beltran-as-advisor/c-301968962