It’s long been rumored that the Cleveland Indians are getting ready to move on from Francisco Lindor. The superstar shortstop is set to make over $21 million in arbitration in 2021 and hit free agency the year after. That’s too big a financial responsibility for the Indians, even before COVID-19 hit. According to reports, the Indians have no signaled to they’re moving on from Lindor this offseason.
Cleveland, strapped for money, intend to trade All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor by opening day, several rival teams have been informed. Lindor earned $17.5 million last season and is projected to earn about $21 million in salary arbitration in his final year before free agency
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 5, 2020
The New York Mets immediately stand out as a potential trade partner.