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New York sports radio icon Mike says that different opinions about the president Donald have created a division within the Mets locker room.
Francesa said Tuesday on his podcast that the dispute between the shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Brandon, recently traded to Texas, was triggered by political reasons. Francesa did not reveal which player supported Trump and which did not.
“As I understand it, the Nimmo-Lindor affair was political and had to do with Trump,” Francesa said. “Some liked Trump and others didn’t.”
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Francisco Lindor (12) of the New York Mets gestures to his teammates after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in New York City. (Frank FranklinAP Photo)
Francesa added: “So Trump is divided between Nimmo and Lindor. That’s what I understand. “It all started because of Trump… As crazy as it may seem, crazier things have happened.”
Fox News has reached out to the Mets for a response.
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New York Mets players Francisco Lindor (12) and Brandon (9) celebrate after a baseball game against the Milwaukee on June 27, 2023 in New York. The Mets won 7-2. (Frank FranklinAP Photo)
Nimmo was traded to Rangers on Nov. 23 after waiving the no-trade clause in your eight-year, $162 million contract earlier that month.
The transfer of Nimmo has been just one of the many developments in a turbulent offseason for the Mets, who have also seen the departure of two other players much loved by the fans: the first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz.
All three players had been key pieces on the Mets’ last two playoff teams in 2022 and 2024, and had played together as the team’s core since 2020.
Brandon, No. 9 of the New York Mets, celebrates an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the division series at Citizens Bank Park on Oct. 5, 2024, in Philadelphia. (HeatherGetty Images)
In exchange for Nimmo, the Rangers sent second baseman Marcus Semien to the Mets. Nimmo is 32 years old and coming off a year in which he hit a career-high 25 home runs, while Semien is 35 years old and only hit 15 home runs in 2025.
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Many of MLB’s most notable free agents have already signed this offseason. Players still available include Kyle, Cody BellingerBo Bichette y Framber Valdez.
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