David Wright Sends Clear Message With Mets Facing Francisco Lindor Decision

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated May 13, 2025 8:21 PM ET

Francisco Lindor is off to a hot start for the New York Mets, slashing .310/.374/.512 with nine homers and 26 RBI. The Mets (27-15) acquired the star shortstop from the Cleveland Guardians along with Carlos Carrasco for Andrés Giménez, Josh Wolf, Isaiah Greene, and Amed Rosario in January 2021, and the organization has been in a better place ever since.

New York hadn't made the playoffs since 2016 before that trade, but since made the Wild Card in 2022 and the NLCS in 2024. It also won two games in the latter series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went on to win the championship.

Club legend David Wright weighed in on Lindor's impact on Mets fans before Tuesday's game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, via SNY.

"I think that they feed off of Francisco," the seven-time All-Star said. "Everything from the way he carries himself to the energy to, to the electricity, to his smile. I think that's contagious, and I think fans have kind of fed off of that."

"He's always rooting on his teammates...I think that's infectious, and the fans see that," he continued. "It's a team that they can really get behind."

David Wright was asked about the "vibes" at Citi Field lately and how Mets fans have responded to the team:

"I think that they feed off of Francisco." pic.twitter.com/lfcOCGuQXy
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 13, 2025

The Mets haven't had a captain since Wright in 2018, but the retired star's comments can only help Lindor's chances of becoming the next one. However, he must compete with other stars like Pete Alonso and Juan Soto, as well as long-tenured team members like Brandon Nimmo.

Lindor was the captain of Team Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and will reprise the role in 2026.

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

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