New York Mets fans will be stuck with Francisco Lindor for the indefinite future.
The Mets shortstop Lindor is “not going anywhere” ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday. Heyman notes that Lindor has a full no-trade clause in his contract and does not appear to be inclined to waive it.
This comes amid rampant rumors this week suggesting that the Mets will attempt to trade away Lindor ahead of the deadline. Most notably, veteran New York radio host Mike Francesa claimed this week that the Mets would be trying “very, very hard” to move Lindor.
The Mets are in the toilet right now at an NL East-worst 39-54, giving rise to widespread speculation over what they will choose to do at the trade deadline. Meanwhile, the five-time MLB All-Star Lindor is not exactly helping matters right now either.
Lindor, 32, is in the middle of a brutal 2026 season in which he is hitting .210 with four home runs and 10 RBIs through 35 games. He also missed over two months due to a calf strain suffered in April and has recently been facing some questions over his relationship with star teammate Juan Soto as well.
The Mets already made a major personnel decision last month by firing manager Carlos Mendoza after two-and-a-half seasons in charge. But with Lindor still owed $32.5 million per year through the 2031 season (combined with his no-trade clause), he will almost assuredly be staying put in New York for the foreseeable future.
