Overview
- Lindor told the New York Post that he plans to stay in New York through his 10-year, $341 million deal and that he trusts president David Stearns and owner Steve Cohen.
- His contract contains a no-trade clause, which means the shortstop must approve any deal and greatly limits the Mets’ ability to move him.
- The Mets entered August with a 53-68 record and acted as sellers at the trade deadline, trading veterans for multiple top prospects as part of a roster reset.
- The team has shown glimpses of improvement since the deadline, with rookies such as A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge contributing and the club winning several games.
- Lindor’s public defense of the front office drew sharp fan criticism on social media, and his stance narrows the front office’s choices as the Mets balance short-term results with a youth-driven rebuild.