New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been nothing if not reliable for the team since 2022. The 31-year-old had an injury-shortened season after they acquired him in 2021, but he's hit at least 26 homers in each of the last three years and batted at least .270 in two of those three.

Across Francisco Lindor’s 11-year career, he was never less effective than he was in his first season with the Mets.

Per usual, Lindor answered this question with a ton of grace and humility, which Mets fans have come to expect from him. But it's also clear that being named captain would mean a