MLB execs believe Mets will make bold Francisco Lindor trade decision

MLB executives who track the New York Mets believe the club is likely to make a bold trade decision involving star shortstop Francisco Lindor, but not before the next season. According to reporting by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, rival executives think Lindor will eventually be traded, with a higher likelihood in the offseason rather than at the August 3, 2026 trade deadline. The article notes that despite rumors gaining traction after the All-Star break, Lindor is not expected to be dealt this summer and would likely remain with the Mets through at least the rest of the 2026 season. Lindor, 32, is under club control through the 2031 season. In 41 games this year, he has recorded 0.4 bWAR, a .654 OPS, and a .210 batting average, with the implication that a deal would require time.