Francisco Lindor a Fit for the Boston Red Sox?

[Matthew Lenz]

 

The Boston Red Sox are in the midst of an impressive win streak as they sprint their way back into the playoff picture. With less than two weeks until deadline day, the Red Sox are now looking like bona fide buyers to continue their impressive run.

Jeff Passan of ESPN listed the top 100 trade candidates, which included New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. Coming in as the 12th best trade candidate, he listed the Red Sox (along with three others, including two AL East foes) as a "best fit" for the four-time Silver Slugger.

Lindor, 32, is in the midst of a career-worst season that has been highlighted by a left calf injury that saw him miss two months. When he has been available, he's slashed a paltry .220/.303/.387 (.691 OPS) with just six home runs and two stolen bases. While those numbers are well below his standard and the $32 million salary he's earning, they are only slightly below league average at a 94 wRC+. On the other side of the ball, the two-time Gold Glove winner is still playing a very good shortstop despite the struggles at the plate.

Lindor has a no-trade clause that would need to be waived and is under contract through 2031, when he would be 37 years old. Passan points out that "in the past 20 years, only twice has a shortstop 35 or older put up a three-win season.

Do you think the Red Sox should trade for Lindor in hopes of a bounce-back? Join the conversation in the comments!

 

 

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[JoeBrady]

I'd be surprised if the Mets moved him.  It just feels like a tanking if they do.  Not sure why, but Lindor rubs me the wrong way.

[moonslav59]

18 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

I'd be surprised if the Mets moved him.  It just feels like a tanking if they do.  Not sure why, but Lindor rubs me the wrong way.

They've admitted they are giving up.