The New York Mets are acquiring Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco in a trade with the Cleveland Indians, a move befitting the big splash fans have expected from new billionaire owner Steve Cohen.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report a deal to send Lindor to Queens is going to happen. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported Carrasco will be part of the deal too. The Indians made it official soon after.
For the Mets, it’s a big step toward becoming contenders immediately in the Cohen era, and providing insurance if they don’t acquire top free agent pitcher Trevor Bauer.