Calls Mount for Mets to Make Francisco Lindor Move After Pete Alonso's Message

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Calls Mount for Mets to Make Francisco Lindor Move After Pete Alonso's Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
In Denver's thin air at Coors Field on Friday night, the New York Mets celebrated their 40th win of the season thanks to the unyielding spirit of star shortstop Francisco Lindor. Nursing a fractured right pinky toe suffered Wednesday at Dodger Stadium when Tony Gonsolin's slider caught his foot, Lindor was never far from the action.
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Questionable to even suit up, he instead delivered the defining moment that made the Mets the first club in the National League to reach 40 victories. The game remained knotted at 2-2 through eight innings, with the Mets struggling to capitalize despite runners in scoring position.
In the top of the ninth, Juan Soto's single and Pete Alonso's walk set the stage. After Jeff McNeil flew out for the second out, manager Carlos Mendoza sent Lindor to the plate. Rockies reliever Zach Agnos left a cutter over the heart of the zone, and Lindor lined it into right field, giving New York a 4-2 advantage they would not relinquish.
Alonso, who had earlier delivered a two-run double in the seventh, was effusive about his teammate's toughness when speaking with reporters after the game. While many fans were stunned with Lindor's ability to come through while hobbled, Alonso said it is nothing new for the four-time All-Star shortstop.
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"For me, and I think a lot of people, we are spoiled," Alonso said of Lindor. "With him, you get a guy who's just willing to strap it on regardless of how he feels or regardless of how his health is. I've seen him do stuff like this all the time."
That camaraderie and mutual respect are the cornerstones of a clubhouse culture the Mets are forging this season. Veterans and role players alike have drawn strength from Lindor's example—showing that leadership isn't measured by flawless health, but by an unwavering commitment to the team.
It's also why fans have responded to Alonso's message by calling for Lindor to officially be named team captain.
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"Put the C on Lindor and Extend Pete ASAP," a fan replied.
"just make him captain already," one added.
"Let me spelled for ya what Pete just said: C-A-P-T-A-I-N Lindor," another wrote.
"He and Lindor always say the right thing…dual captains?" one suggested.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
This discussion has been ongoing since before the 2025 MLB season. During Spring Training, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported the Mets were tabling the captain conversation for another time due to the team's "nuanced" leadership dynamic.
Last month, fans and even Mets reliever A.J. Minter reignited the debate, calling for Lindor to be named team captain.
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While Alonso and other non-Lindor Mets continue to lead, many within the fanbase believe Friday's pinch-hit heroics are just the latest example of why New York's shortstop deserves the official honor.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.