The New York Mets find themselves spiraling into familiar territory — disappointment wrapped in expensive expectations. At the center of this storm sits Francisco Lindor , their $341 million shortstop, carrying the weight of a franchise’s hopes on shoulders that seem increasingly unable to bear the load. You know how this story goes, right?

Lindor’s numbers tell a brutal story that no amount of clubhouse leadership can mask. The five-time All-Star has managed just a .176 batting average with a dismal .525 OPS across 20 games since the All-Star break. His season OPS sits at .735 — numbers that would make any general manager question that massive contract extension. Want to guess what happens when a $341 million player performs like a bench warmer? The criticism comes fast and furious.

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