Beltran has officially been traded to the Giants

By Anthony Caruso III

The Carlos Beltran deal is official now.

Beltran has officially accepted the traded to the San Francisco Giants. The Mets acquired right-hand pitching prospect Zack Wheeler in a one-for-one trade.

Beltran is expected to be in the lineup for the Giants Thursday afternoon. The Giants face the Philadelphia Phillies in the afternoon matanay.

Beltran is expected to play right field for the Giants. Beltran is only expected to receive $2 million from the Giants over the rest of the season, as the Mets pay the remaining $4 million.

Beltran is a rent-a-player for the Giants. He is expected to become a free agent after playing the past 7-years with the Mets.