"I'm not talking about politics" - Mets legend defends Francisco Lindor amid criticism over Zohran Mamdani connection
New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor has been mentioned in e rumors as ,the NL East franchise is expected to be sella sellerthis year's trade deadline. Amid the trade rumors, radio host Sid Rosenberg of 77. . .
New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor has been mentioned in e rumors as ,the NL East franchise is expected to be sella sellerthis year's trade deadline. Amid the trade rumors, radio host Sid Rosenberg of 77 WABC said that he's "mad at" Lindor because his wife, Katia, worked for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "You're gonna be mad at me, but I'm mad at him," Rosenberg said. "Don't be mad at me because I love you, but his wife worked for Mamdani and I can't see. I just can't get over that. "•70% Win(110-25-1)70% Win(110-25-1)70% Win(110-25-1)Unlock Free tips from our ExpertsGet Picks NowMets legend Darryl Strawberry, who was a guest on Rosenberg's show, dismissed the talk about his political connections. "I'm not talking about the political parts of what people are, but I'm talking about from a standpoint of an athlete," Strawberry said. "You won't find many Lindors. They forgot how good he was when he carried them down that stretch he put that team on his back. "Expand PostLindor's wife, Katia, who has been vocal about her political beliefs on social media, was named to Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee in December. Lindor missed 53 games in the first half of the season due to a calf injury. He is slashing . 220/. 304/. 390 with six homers and 15 RBIs in one of the worst seasseasonshis career. Mets star Francisco Lindor admits "letting down" teammates amid underwhelming seasonApart from his underwhelming performance at the plate this season, Francisco Lindor has also been dissdisappointingthe infield. The two-time Gold Glove winner has made three errors in his last five games. "It's not to the level that I expect myself and it's not the level that people expect us to play here," Lindor said. "For me, defense, it's the most important thing and it's been not good, not good at all. I'm letting down the pitchers that have worked extremely hard. "Lindor, who went 3-for-3 against thePhiladelphia Philliesin their series finale, registered one hit in four plate appeappearancesinst the Milwaukee Brewers in Monday's series opener. Quick LinksMore from SportskeedaEdited by Chaitanya Prakash