Calls Mount for Mets to Make Major Francisco Lindor Move After Cubs Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | Last updated May 11, 2025 3:48 PM ET

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been one of MLB's most complete players since his rise to superstardom. Spending the first six years of his career in Cleveland, Lindor made four All-Star teams before being dealt to New York in 2021.

Signing a 10-year, $341 million extension with the Mets shortly after the trade, Lindor committed to being the franchise's longterm shortstop. The partnership has been fruitful for both sides. Entering Sunday's contest against the Chicago Cubs, Lindor owned a 124 OPS+ in 637 regular season games with the Mets.

As he so often has in his 11-year big league career, the switch-hitting slugger came through in the biggest moment on Sunday. Leading off the eighth inning with a solo home run, Lindor broke the 2-2 tie with Chicago.

Lindor got ALL of that one! pic.twitter.com/lRxa0Mgi2G
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 11, 2025

Following yet another clutch moment from Lindor, calls quickly mounted for the Mets to name him the team's first official captain since franchise legend David Wright.

"why is lindor not the captain," a fan asked, tagging Mets owner Steve Cohen.

"CAPTAIN NOW," a fan demanded.

"CAPTAIN NOW!!" exclaimed another.

"If you truly love him, name him captain," replied another.

"Why isn’t Lindor captain yet??" one asked.

"Seriously, what is keeping the NY Mets organization from naming Francisco Lindor their Captain," asked another.

There was some buzz during Spring Training about Lindor becoming the Mets' official captain, but the decision was tabled by the organization.

"Ultimately, they decided to table the conversation -- at least for now," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote in March. "That’s not a reflection on Lindor, whom teammates and officials believe would be an excellent organizational steward. It’s simply an acknowledgement that the Mets’ leadership picture is a nuanced one."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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