The New York Mets are headed back to the postseason, and simply put, they wouldn’t be here without Francisco Lindor. While they managed to get by during his late-September absence, it’s been clear all year that Lindor is vital to the team’s success. The fact that he made it back on the field for the last few games of the regular season is a significant source of optimism as the team begins its Wild Card series in Milwaukee.
Statistically, this season was Lindor’s best since joining the Mets and among the best of his career. While playing an excellent shortstop, he hit .