Francisco Lindor Makes MLB History With His Mets Contract | The State
Lindor has already signed its link with the Metropolitans.
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The former star player of the Cleveland Indians signed the contract that binds him to the New York Mets for a year and became a historical latin american, as it is the first to agree to an amount greater than $ 20 million for one season.
The shortstop signed for $ 22.3 million. in order to avoid reaching a salary arbitration, and according to various media, as a way of showing intention to achieve a longer bond with the player.
In this way, Francisco Lindor became the fourth player in history that surpasses $ 20 million for a year in the majors, only after Mookie Bets did, Nolan Arenado and Josh donaldson.
Lindor’s $ 22.3 million is the fourth-largest one-year arbitration deal of all-time.
Mookie Betts $ 27M (2020)
Nolan Arenado $ 26M (2019)
Josh Donaldson $ 23M (2018)
Francisco Lindor $ 22.3M (2021)– Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 15, 2021
The 27-year-old Lindor last season hit .258 with eight homers, 27 RBIs, while starting every game and earning just over $ 6.48 million prorated from his $ 17.5 million salary. .
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