Francisco Lindor Sends Clear Message After Mets’ Fifth Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets ran into Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale at the worst possible time. They desperately needed a spark amid their four-game losing streak, but the 2024 NL Cy Young Award-winner didn't falter.

Francisco Lindor, based on the first reveal of voting tallies this week, is the strong favorite to be the NL’s starting shortstop in the All-Star Game.

Per usual, Lindor answered this question with a ton of grace and humility, which Mets fans have come to expect from him. But it's also clear that being named captain would mean a