At one point, during early last week, it appeared that the New York Mets would enter the season with no contract extension in place for All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor. The talented infielder had stated he didn’t want to negotiate during the season, and if a deal wasn’t struck by Thusday (Opening Day), he would play out the campaign and test free agency after the World Series.
On Wednesday night, close to midnight, several outlets reported that the Mets had reached an agreement with Lindor, who was acquired in January from the Cleveland Indians alongside Carlos Carrasco, in exchange for shortstops Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez plus two prospects.