The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire star shortstop Francisco Lindor in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The Mets also will receive right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco in the deal, according to ESPN and multiple reports. MLB Network first reported Carrasco's inclusion in the trade.
The Indians will receive defensive-minded shortstop Andres Gimenez and two minor-league prospects -- right-hander Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Greene -- in the trade, sources told Passan.
Since his MLB debut in 2015, Lindor ranks first among all shortstops in WAR (28.