Mets superstar is finally showing his best version at the plate

The New York Mets have been a maddening roller coaster, stumbling through losing streaks before catching fire just long enough to keep hope alive.

For weeks, the Mets’ offense lacked spark, but Francisco Lindor has suddenly reignited their lineup with a torrid August performance.

When Lindor slumped through June and July, posting wRC+ marks well below league average, New York’s attack felt lifeless and predictable.

A leadoff hitter sets the rhythm, and when Lindor failed to deliver, the Mets’ bats often looked like a car stuck in neutral.

Now, Lindor is finding that MVP-caliber gear again, and his bat is carrying the Mets’ offense with an undeniable sense of urgency.

Lindor’s struggles created lineup uncertainty

Lindor’s numbers earlier this summer painted a grim picture: a 76 wRC+ i