The first half of the 2026 MLB season did not go as deliberate for New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Lindor had a stress response in his left hamate bone that required surgical procedure again in February, however after lacking virtually all of spring coaching he was in a position to get wholesome sufficient to be prepared for Opening Day. However, a left calf pressure suffered in late April brought about Lindor to miss two months of motion and has restricted him to simply 40 video games this season.
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And when he has performed, Lindor hasn’t been the standard celebrity that Mets followers have grown accustomed to watching throughout the previous 5 seasons. The 32-year-old is slashing .216/.298/.373 with a .671 OPS, 5 dwelling runs and 12 RBI this yr. He has additionally made various psychological errors and errors within the area and on the basepaths, which is unorthodox for the 12-year veteran.
Despite having the second highest payroll in all of baseball at $380 million, the Mets are having an abysmal season, posting a 40-57 document. For that, they’re probably to be sellers on the August 3 MLB commerce deadline.
Lately, Lindor’s title has been concerned in commerce hypothesis/rumors by a number of media members. As a end result, Lindor was requested a number of occasions on Sunday if he would waive his no-trade clause to which he responded “no comment” twice, per Joel Sherman of The New York Post.
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Lindor’s contract could be powerful to transfer in a deal given he nonetheless has five-years, $155 million remaining on his 10-year, $341 million contract signed again in 2021.
Mets proprietor Steve Cohen additionally instructed The New York Post’s “The Show” podcast not too long ago that he would not envision Lindor, or Juan Soto for that matter, going anyplace.
All indicators level to the Mets conserving Lindor on the commerce deadline. But Lindor’s determination to present no remark when requested if he would waive his no-trade clause definitely raises eyebrows a bit.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2026, the place it first appeared within the MLB part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.