ESPN Proposes Shocking Francisco Lindor Trade Between Mets, Yankees
Summary
ESPN suggested a possible trade where the New York Mets could send shortstop Francisco Lindor to the New York Yankees before the August 3 trade deadline. The trade could help the Yankees with their shortstop needs while the Mets would reduce their large player salary costs.Key Facts
- Francisco Lindor is a five-time All-Star shortstop currently playing for the Mets.
- The Mets signed Lindor to a 10-year, $341 million contract in 2021, with $160 million left.
- The Mets also have star player Juan Soto, who signed a 15-year, $765 million contract, the largest in sports history.
- ESPN's Alden Gonzalez proposed the Mets trade Lindor to the Yankees at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.
- The Yankees need a shortstop because Aaron Judge is injured.
- Lindor has full no-trade protection, meaning he can block trades to teams he does not want to play for.
- The Mets might have to pay part of Lindor's contract to make the trade attractive to the Yankees.
- The Mets could receive a prospect player, like shortstop Dax Kilby, in return.
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