The Mets now have one of baseball s best shortstops under contract for the next 11 years, as his new contract begins in 2022. Lindor is a four-time All-Star in six MLB seasons, sporting an .833 career OPS. Lindor combined to hit 103 home runs from 2017-19, tallying 329 runs in the three-year stretch. Cleveland s former shortstop is also a two-time Gold Glove winner.
Lindor s extension continues a spending spree for the Mets after Steve Cohen took over as the team s owner in October 2020. New York retained starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on a one-year deal in November, and it signed catcher James McCann a month later. The Mets could also offer outfielder Michael Conforto a nine-figure extension before he hits free agency after the 2021 season.
The New York Mets are finalizing a trade to acquire Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, in exchange for young shortstops Andres Giménez and Ahmed Rosario as well as pitching prospect Josh Wolf and minor league outfielder Isaiah Greene.
Lindor has been the franchise’s top player since entering the majors in 2015. He is a four-time All-Star with three top-10 MVP finishes in his career. He posted a career-low .750 OPS last season but recorded 103 home runs and 329 runs scored from 2017-2019.
Cleveland will receive a pair of potential starting middle infielders along with the two prospects. Rosario tallied 177 hits in 157 games in 2019, leading MLB in triples. Giménez posted a .732 OPS in just 132 plate appearances last year, though he previously ranked No. 3 on the Mets’ prospect list.
The Cleveland Indians have owned the Tigers in recent seasons, but just weakened their team Thursday.
The New York Mets have acquired All-Star Francisco Lindor from Cleveland, ending the long-anticipated saga of the dynamic shortstop s trade from a club that all but admitted it could not afford to keep him.
The Mets will also receive starter Carlos Carrasco in return for shortstops Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez, starter Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Greene.
The Tigers open the 2021 season hosting Cleveland on April 1 at Comerica Park, one of 19 games between the AL Central opponents. The Tigers do not play the Mets in 2021.
A Positive Perspective about 2020. By Daonedc on Dec 21, 2020, 8:09am EST 2 So, in this year, there is so much to be down about. Corona ruined so many plans, games and trips. But, we do need to be thankful that we have a new owner in Queens. Being someone who needs a real life look at what is good in the year, I have decided to dust off the crystal ball and look into what could a 2021 Mets like-up can be with Uncle Steve, and what it would look like with the Coupons still as owners. (I am not going to explore the A-Rod and J.Lo ownership, it would lead me to throw the crystal ball across the room and destroy it.)