Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
3d ago

Lindor Named NL All-Star Shortstop After Leadoff Demotion

Fans outvoted Mookie Betts to send him to his first All-Star start since 2019 just days after the Mets moved him to the No. 2 spot following a prolonged slump.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Lindor was named the National League’s starting shortstop for the July 15 All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta.
  • This selection ends his five-year All-Star drought and marks his first start with the Mets, making him the first Mets shortstop to start since José Reyes in 2007.
  • He edged out Dodgers star Mookie Betts in fan voting, highlighting his enduring popularity despite recent offensive struggles.
  • Since June 15, he has gone 8-for-60 (.133) over 15 games, a slump that coincided with the Mets losing 14 of 17 contests.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza moved him from the leadoff spot after 191 consecutive starts to the No. 2 hole, and Brandon Nimmo’s return to the top produced a grand slam while Lindor contributed a home run and RBI single in the day-night doubleheader’s nightcap.