Perhaps most strikingly, Mike Poema of the New York Post reported in late November that relations between star shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Juan Soto “were chilly after the latter’s arrival at a record level.” $765 million contract.” Later, New York sports radio legend said Mike Francesa he had heard that “Lindor and Soto had gone off track when Lindor didn’t call [Soto] and welcome him to the team” in December 2024.
During the latest edition of “The Show” podcast, Mendoza spoke with MLB insiders Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman about the Amazins’ chemistry heading into spring training.
Carlos Mendoza explains how Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor differ from each other
‘They are two very different boys’ Mendoza said of Lindor and Soto, thus to Poema. “Soto is very business-like. He’s a guy who comes in, he goes through his process. Lindor is more outgoing, as you see on the field: the big smile. And that guy, whether we win or lose, will be the same guy. He cares.”
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns seemed to have a lot to say about the team’s chemistry when he dismantled the core of the club’s roster this offseason. Be gone star closer Edwin Diaz, first baseman Pete Alonso, outfielder Brandon Nimmo and utility man Jeff McNeil. Stearns justified this departure acquire relievers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver, new third baseman Bo Bichette, new first baseman Jorge Polanco, second baseman Marcus Semien, centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. and top right-hander Freddy Peralta.
Mendoza would likely want both Lindor and Soto to give these new faces a warm welcome when players report for spring training next month.
Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor care about each other and about winning
“It’s clear they both care,” Mendoza added. “And I feel like because of who they are individually, it’s a relationship where they want to win. They care about each other. They care about their teammates. But they’re two different personalities.”
Outsiders may never fully know what exactly went wrong behind the scenes for the Mets during the final three and a half months of the 2025 season. What’s done is done, and the combination of Lindor and Soto will now be tasked with leading the Mets’ new core into the upcoming campaign.
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