Lindor arrived in New York via trade from Cleveland in 2021, a move that signaled the Mets’ intent to compete under new owner Steve Cohen. He later signed a 10-year, $341 million extension, cementing his role as the face of the franchise.

During his recent 0-for-31 hitting slump, Francisco Lindor leaned on everyone around him. He listened thoughtfully to anybody in his supportive village offering encouragement or thoughts about what might be going on with his swing or approach.