New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor can add third base coach to his résumé later Thursday night. With two on and two outs in the second inning of the Mets' series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field,

The hype for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is building, and the spotlight is once again shifting toward two of New York’s biggest stars. On Instagram this week, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor announced he will captain Team Puerto Rico — reclaiming a role he never really lost.

With 33 home runs, 29 stolen bases, and a robust .844 OPS, Lindor carried the Mets like a seasoned sherpa guiding a team up a steep mountain during the playoff push. That heroic s