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MLB Rumors: Indians’ Francisco Lindor May Be More Likely Offseason Trade Candidate Than Red Sox’s Mookie Betts

Although the MLB offseason is still in its early stages, buzz for potential blockbuster trades has quickly gained some steam, and it specifically relates to Boston Red Sox All-Star Mookie Betts and Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor.

In both cases, the respective player’s upcoming free agency is a driving force behind possibly being moved this winter. Although, Betts is set to hit the open market after next season, whereas Lindor is not due to become a free agent until the winter of 2021.

The Red Sox have already expressed a desire to get below the luxury tax threshold, which on the surface became more of a difficult proposition with J.