Five MLB teams have reportedly emerged as strong suitors to acquire Francisco Lindor as the Cleveland Indians look to trade the All-Star shortstop this offseason.
According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals are the "strongest candidates" to get Lindor from the Indians. Lindor, 26, has one year remaining on his contract worth about $21 million in salary arbitration.
It has been reported by multiple outlets that the Indians are likely to trade Lindor before the 2021 season to clear salary space, though a deal does not appear to be close this early in the offseason, per Morosi.