The most expensive Francisco Lindor trade package NY Mets could bait Yankees into

Francisco Lindor trade rumors are in full force with the New York Yankees as one of the more notable destinations popping up on social media, radio shows, and final conversations at the bar before last call. Insiders have suggested the New York Mets rumors about Lindor being available are true while adding such notes as executives believing he’s “immovable.”

It was always and will remain a longshot for the Mets and Yankees to swap players midseason. At this magnitude, it’s unprecedented. This isn’t Armando Benitez for three prospects. This is a guy who competes for MVPs and was practically the club’s captain.

Never say never. If there’s a deal, clubs will have to. Considering it all, this is probably the most expensive trade package the Mets could even get from the Yankees.

This is probably the best the Mets could do in any trade package for Francisco Lindor

Cash included with Lindor, the return in any trade for him isn’t what it would have been during his Mets’ peak:

Anthony Volpe feels like a must in this trade simply to finalize his stay in the Bronx. He’s having a bad season and fans would prefer to see George Lombard Jr. The Yankees could use Lombard either as a trade chip or think about moving him to another infield position once MLB-ready.

Ben Hess is the one true prospect the Mets could get. Ranked fifth by MLB Pipeline in the Yankees’ system, he has a 4.84 ERA in Double-A. The club’s first-round pick from 2024 is fading in the system. He turns 24 this September which has him around on-schedule. However, poor results in Double-A might mean some floundering in the minor leagues for longer than the Yankees hoped. He seems far enough away from having a major league impact for the Yankees to agree to deal him.

We get another Ben, Ben Grable. An unranked 11th round pick from last year, he has a 3.09 ERA in Double-A working as a reliever. An awesome 12.3 K/9, he’s a riser in the Yankees system but also not even close to untouchable. Very few minor league relievers ever should be.

The complicated part of trading Lindor is the money side. How much are the Mets willing to eat? Getting out from having to pay him after 2028 would have to be the goal considering that was the intent with trading Brandon Nimmo.

Trading Lindor to the Yankees is a fantasy/nightmare scenario. A more likely scenario is Lindor stays put and the outcome of the CBA leads to some strong rumors post-lockout. If the Mets are going to send Lindor somewhere, expect it to be in a different time zone or the other side of the Mason/Dixon Line.

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