Carlos Beltrán appeared on 70.3% of the ballots Tuesday, leaving the former Mets and Yankees outfielder shy of the 75% required for Hall of Fame election.

As early as next Tuesday, it’s at least possible Carlos Beltran will earn the 75 percent of the vote necessary to gain entrance to the Hall of Fame.

Carlos Beltran just missing out on a Hall of Fame berth certainly appears to have a lot to do with his involvement in the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal.