REPORT: Francisco Lindor NOT Named on Mets' No-Trade List | What Would It Really Take to Trade Him?

New York Mets signal open season on trades as Francisco Lindor’s future ignites controversy. Is the franchise truly ready to part ways with its franchise shortstop, or is this just calculated posturing before the MLB trade deadline? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down SNY’s Chelsea Janes’ explosive report, exploring why names like Juan Soto, Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, Nolan McLean, and Christian Scott are untouchable—while Lindor remains conspicuously available. Key topics include the trade market obstacles for Lindor, realistic landing spots, and franchise strategy for 2027. The episode also spotlights Christian Scott’s rise, the challenges in moving high-value contracts, and potential quick-trigger moves involving Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and top bullpen arms. Can the Mets kickstart their rebuild early, or will unexpected blockbuster trades reshape the NL East? Episode Timestamps 00:00 Mets Trade Rumors & Lindor 09:39 Lindor Trade Scenarios 25:12 Mets Deadline Strategies Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow Locked On Mets on Twitter Locked On Mets   / lockedonmets   Ryan Finkelstein   / finkelsteinryan   #Mets #NewYorkMets #mlb Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.  NutrafolFind out why Nutrafol is the only hair growth supplement brand trusted by MLB.For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code LOCKEDONMLB. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings.Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)