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Mets: Francisco Lindor is already the most unique shortstop in team history

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 13: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians looks on against the Minnesota Twins on September 13, 2020 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

When the New York Mets traded for Carlos Carrasco and Francisco Lindor in early January, the trajectory of the team’s future seemed to change completely. New owner Steve Cohen proved that he wasn’t all talk and the Mets became serious contenders overnight.

Lindor, in particular, is obviously bringing so much to the team and takes that lineup to the next level.