We’re in the entertainment business, and to be able to connect with the fans the way we did last year was fantastic,” Lindor said.

New York Mets superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor gave a promising response to the load management idea for his ailing back.

With the Mets getting ready to retire their last captain, David Wright’s No. 5 on July 19, the opportunity is there to bestow Lindor with the honor. On Saturday, the 31-year-old was asked if he views himself as something of a captain for the team. Here’s what Lindor had to say about potentially becoming the organization’s fifth captain:

So the Mets get Soto and Mets fans get him and you know who else gets Soto? The best all-around ballplayer in town and pretty much the best all-around player the Mets have ever had, which means

A full offseason of resting his lower back has left Francisco Lindor feeling “fantastic,” so don’t count on the Mets shortstop taking games off this season, if he can help it.

New York Mets stars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor have made it to MLB Network's prestigious 'Top 100 Right Now' list, ranking among the top 10 players in baseball. Discover their standout seasons and rankings.

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