Beltrán to take front office post with Mets

Just three years after being fired as manager of the New York Mets, the former star outfielder Carlos Beltrán will return to the club as a member of its front office.

Beltrán, who came up short last month in his first time on the writers’ ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, will join general manager Billy Eppler’s staff to help build the Mets roster and develop the organization’s talent base. No public announcement is expected until final details of the deal have been worked out.

Beltrán spent three months as the Mets’ manager, but was fired without ever managing a game after being outed as a chief architect of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. It is not known what Beltrán’s job duties will be with the Mets.

Kinsler back with Rangers: Former Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler returned to the team as a special assistant to general manager Chris Young, his teammate in the organization’s minor league system nearly two decades ago.

Young said Monday that Kinsler, who was part of the franchise’s only two World Series teams in 2010 and 2011, will be heavily involved in player development and providing mentorship.

Correa to skip World Baseball Classic: The Minnesota Twins and Carlos Correa made a mutual decision that the shortstop will skip the World Baseball Classic for family reasons, with his wife expecting a baby during the tournament.

Nats avoid arbitration with Robles: The Washington Nationals avoided arbitration with outfielder Victor Robles, agreeing Monday to a one-year contract worth $2,325,000 as part of a deal that includes a club option for 2024.