New York Mets star Francisco Lindor has emphasized his commitment to his role as shortstop, stating that his focus is on performing on the field rather than the potential trade deadline moves. Lindor, who is having a strong season with the Mets, remains focused on the team’s efforts to be the best version of themselves.
The Mets are in the midst of a race for the National League East division crown with the Philadelphia Phillies, with a half-game lead over the Phillies for first place in the NL East. The Mets have already made a few moves before the deadline to strengthen their bullpen, as they acquired two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles, setup man Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants, and two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Soto has a 3.79 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 38 innings between the Orioles and Mets this season, while Rogers has been great for the Giants as he pitched to a 1.80 ERA in 50 innings. Meanwhile, Helsley recorded 21 saves with a 3.00 for the Cardinals. The Phillies also made a big trade to bolster their bullpen, as they acquired closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Duran has a 2.01 ERA with 16 saves in 49.1 innings pitched.
Lindor is once again having another strong season for the Mets, with a .246 batting average, 20 home runs, 59 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases while playing an outstanding shortstop. He was named to the National League All-Star team this season, alongside Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso, closer Edwin Diaz, and starting pitcher David Peterson. Lindor’s focus remains on his performance as a shortstop, and he is determined to support the team’s efforts to be the best version of themselves.