The New York Mets were swept for the first time this season in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, ending their six-game winning streak. Despite this tough loss, the Mets maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East and hold the best overall record in the National League.
The team hopes to bounce back quickly when they open a series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night, aiming to regain momentum and continue their strong campaign.
Francisco Lindor Emerges as Top NL Shortstop in All-Star Voting
In a significant update from Major League Baseball, Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has taken the lead in the National League All-Star voting for shortstops. Lindor, now in his fifth season with the Mets, has garnered 1,019,273 votes, making him the front-runner at his position heading into the All-Star break.
The Puerto Rico native has steadily built a reputation as one of MLB’s premier shortstops. He has earned Silver Slugger awards in each of the past two seasons and has received MVP votes for the last three, finishing as the runner-up for the MVP award last year. Despite this, Lindor has not appeared in an All-Star game since 2019, but that looks set to change.
This season, Lindor is hitting .279 with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .828. He has also contributed 14 home runs and 38 RBIs through 70 games, reinforcing his value to the Mets both offensively and defensively.
Mets’ Outlook Hinges on Lindor as Team Pursues Continued Success
Lindor’s performance has been a key factor in the Mets’ holding the best record in the National League. As the team aims to maintain their position atop the NL East standings, much will depend on his continued consistency and leadership on the field. His potential return to the All-Star Game would mark a major personal milestone and a boost for the team’s morale.
With the upcoming series against the Braves, the Mets will rely on Lindor’s talents to help turn around recent struggles and keep their playoff hopes alive.