Mets may not trade Francisco Lindor — and here's why

The New York Mets may trade anyone before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, including Francisco Lindor. The Mets shortstop hasn't looked great this season, but his reputation as a second-half hitter can not be denied. But that's not the only reason why David Stearns & Co. may not look to, or let's just say afford to move him.Lindor's 10-year, $341 million contract, signed in March 2021, is the biggest reason, according to Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer. Beginning in 2026, the contract now includes a full no-trade clause.This would mean the Mets will need to first approve of Lindor before going ahead with any potential deal. Moreover, finding a team that can take most of his remaining $186.4 million salary is in itself a big hurdle.According to Rymer, unless the Mets can move Lindor "in a bad