Francisco Lindor isn’t on Mets’ ‘untouchable’ trade list — but that doesn’t mean he’s moving

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) singles during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 20, 2026. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Francisco Lindor isn’t among the Mets reported here on their “untouchable” list of Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing. But Lindor’s chances to be traded still seem slim. It’s difficult to do in-season trades involving a star with $170 million to go, anyway. But perhaps the even bigger impediment is the Mets themselves, since they intend to compete in 2027 and can’t see how they can do that without their 30-30 shortstop. For that reason, one person in the know called all the Lindor trade speculation “silly.” Lindor is having a rough, injury-wracked season, but he’s practically irrep