Indians Trade Lindor, Carrasco To Mets

January 8, 2021 3:54 am

CLEVELAND (AP) – The New York Mets have pulled off their biggest trade since Steve Cohen purchased the team in November.  The Mets have landed shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland. The Mets part with infielders Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario, right-hander Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Greene.  A two-time Gold Glove winner, Lindor is a career .285 hitter and has averaged 29 homers, 86 RBIs and 21 steals in his six major league seasons. Carrasco is one of the game’s best comeback stories, overcoming leukemia to reemerge as one of the AL’s steadiest starters.  Rosario was a Mets mainstay the last two seasons, and Gimenez showed major league ability following his recall last year.  Lindor can become a free agent after the 2021 season, and Carrasco has two years and an option left on his contract. Mets president Sandy Alderson says he hasn’t spoken to Lindor’s agent about an extension.