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The New York Mets are hopeful that shortstop Francisco Lindor will return sometime in June, with the expectation that the switch-hitting future Hall of Famer is going to get back to the level that everybody knows he can play at.
Prior to his last appearance on April 22 for New York, Lindor was one of the worst stars in baseball.
It's almost crazy to say, but Lindor was perhaps having one of his worst starts that we've seen in a Mets jersey, and that's wild to think about considering what we've seen him do to start years in the past.
The 32-year-old was hitting just .226 with 19 strikeouts, two home runs, and five RBIs in 93 at-bats.
While it was ugly, I personally expect Lindor to bounce back and return from this injury at the level that we all know he can play at.
If he does, there's a good chance the Mets are going to be buyers at the trade deadline, as the latest report suggests that how he looks and how the team looks will have a major impact on the decisions at the trade deadline.
“Francisco Lindor is expected back at some point this month, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Friday. While the exact date remains unknown, the star shortstop’s return holds significant meaning for the Mets’ chances of a turnaround and their direction come the Aug. 3 trade deadline,” Will Sammon of The Athletic wrote.
I'm in a weird position when it comes to the Mets and buying.
On the one hand, I can understand why David Stearns wants to continue to improve this roster, even if it's for years beyond this. At the same time, the Mets just haven't played well this year, and buying can hurt the future more than it could help.
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