Talks of the New York Mets making standout shortstop Francisco Lindor their team captain can be put to bed.
Mets won’t name team captain for 2025 season
According to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, the Mets are going to look to their core of veteran leaders to mutually lead their charge next season (h/t Athlon Sports’ MLB staff):
“Ultimately, they decided to table the conversation — at least for now,” DiComo reported on Sunday. “That’s not a reflection on Lindor, whom teammates and officials believe would be an excellent organizational steward. It’s simply an acknowledgement that the Mets’ leadership picture is a nuanced one.